Buncombe County Courthouse, Asheville

Name: Buncombe County Courthouse
Address: 11 Valley St, Asheville, United States

#32 among attractions in Asheville

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Buncombe County Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Frank Pierce Milburn and built between 1924 and 1928. It is a 17-story, steel frame skyscraper sheathed in brick and ashlar veneer. It features complex setbacks and an extravagant overlay of Neo-Classical Revival ornament. ()

Built: 1924 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 35°35'46"N, 82°32'55"W

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11 Valley StDowntown AshevilleAsheville United States

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Buncombe County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCormick Field, Basilica of St. Lawrence, The Orange Peel, Grove Arcade.

0.6 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport complex, Sport venue
McCormick Field, Asheville
16 min walk • Lewis McCormick Field is a baseball stadium in Asheville, North Carolina. It is the home field of the Asheville Tourists team of Minor League Baseball. As befits the hilly city of Asheville, the ballpark sits on a section of level ground partway up one of the city's hills, providing a picturesque atmosphere.
0.4 miW
Reportedly haunted, Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Basilica of St. Lawrence, Asheville
12 min walk • The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon & Martyr is a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, United States.
~1830 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
The Orange Peel, Asheville
9 min walk • The Orange Peel is a music venue located in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. It has a capacity of 1,050 people and has hosted many well known acts, including 311, Modest Mouse, Tegan and Sara, Black Label Society, Umphrey's McGee in '03, Bob Dylan in '04, Chevelle in '05...
0.5 miW
Architecture, Shopping centre, Gothic Revival architecture
Grove Arcade, Asheville
12 min walk • The Grove Arcade, also known as the Arcade Building or the Asheville Federal Building, is a historic commercial and residential building in Asheville, North Carolina, in its downtown historic district. It was built from 1926 to 1929, and is a Tudor Revival and Late Gothic Revival style building consisting of two stacked blocks.
~920 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Asheville Art Museum, Asheville
5 min walk • The Asheville Art Museum is a community-based nonprofit visual art organization in Western North Carolina and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is located on the center square of downtown Asheville, 2 South Pack Square at Pack Place.
~1170 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center, Asheville
6 min walk • The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is an exhibition and performance space and resource center located at 120 College Street on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, North Carolina dedicated to preserving and continuing the legacy of educational and artistic innovations of Black Mountain College.
~690 ftSW
Skyscraper
Jackson Building, Asheville
4 min walk • The Jackson Building is a 140 ft 15-story building in Asheville, North Carolina And is owned by the Blaney Estate such was completed in 1924 in Pack Square downtown. It was the first skyscraper in western North Carolina.
~920 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Thomas Wolfe House, Asheville
5 min walk • The Thomas Wolfe House, also known as the Thomas Wolfe Memorial, is a state historic site, historic house and museum located at 52 North Market Street in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The American author Thomas Wolfe lived in the home during his boyhood.
~1110 ftN
Church
First Baptist Church, Asheville
6 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Douglas Ellington and built in 1925–1927.
~920 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery, Civic center
YMI Cultural Center, Asheville
5 min walk • Young Men's Institute Building, also known as the YMI Building, is a historic meeting hall located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was designed by architect Richard Sharp Smith and built in 1892-1893. It is a 2 1/2-story, pebbledash coated masonry building with brick, stone, and wood accents.
~190 ftS
City hall
Asheville City Hall, Asheville
1 min walk • Asheville City Hall, is a historic Art Deco brick and stone governmental office building located on City-County Plaza in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. It serves as the seat of the government of the City of Asheville.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Buncombe County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Asheville City Hall, Asheville (1 min walk), Pack Square, Asheville (2 min walk), Jackson Building, Asheville (4 min walk), YMI Cultural Center, Asheville (5 min walk).

How to get to Buncombe County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buncombe County Courthouse:

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Asheville Transit Center (12 min walk)
Asheville Bus Station (19 min walk)