About this property
Municipal Golf Course, also known as Buncombe County Golf Course, is a historic golf course and national historic district located at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina. The district encompasses one contributing building (the Clubhouse (1927)) and one contributing site associated with a course designed by Donald Ross and opened in 1927. The Municipal Golf Course was the first municipal course in North Carolina to be racially integrated. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. In September 2024 the front nine holes of the Municipal Golf Course were severely damaged by flooding of the Swannanoa River caused by Hurricane Helene.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 05000318. It was listed on April 19, 2005.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Municipal Golf Course listed on the National Register?
Municipal Golf Course was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 19, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Municipal Golf Course?
Municipal Golf Course is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Municipal Golf Course?
The period of significance for Municipal Golf Course is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1927.
Can I research the history near Municipal Golf Course?
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