23 Fun Facts About Asheville (Interesting Trivia & History)

Most people come to Asheville, North Carolina to indulge in its natural beauty, beer scene, and unique attractions. But many people don’t know about the quirky facts, traditions, and interesting history that have put it on the map. This article will cover facts about major Asheville attractions, but also lesser known facts about Asheville. Even as an Asheville local who grew up here, I went years before learning some of these!

23 Asheville Facts 1. Asheville Used to Be Called Morristown Asheville was originally named “Morristown.” This was after Robert Morris, who was a politician during the American Revolution. In the late 18th century, it was changed to “Asheville” as an homage to North Carolina Governor, Samuel Ashe.  2. Keep Ashev...