Welcome to Polk County North Carolina

County Map by Jack Taylor

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
in Western North Carolina

Our Towns and wide spots!
Columbus, Tryon, Mill Spring, Green Creek, Sandy Plains,
Sandy Springs, Sunny View, Rock Springs, Pea Ridge,
 Lynn, Saluda, and our neighbor - Landrum, South Carolina.

We have breath taking site seeing with many vista in the mountains to see
from, Bicycle Touring, White Water Canoeing, Hiking, Horse Back Riding, Nature Trails,
Many Water Falls and Nature Gardens plus lots of Antique and Craft shops to visit. 

There are whole host of other activities available as well - such as Horse Shows, Steeplechase,
The Fabulous 4th 100K Bicycle Tour, The Assaults Bicycle Challenge, Coon Dog Day
and the Fabulous 4th of July Celebration. So this really is a great place to live!

 

Polk County Sheriff

Important phone numbers for Polk County, NC
    All Emergencies  911
EMS via Sheriff dispatch only  911

For NON Emergency calls
Sheriff's Office 828.894.3001
Columbus NC Town Hall 828.894.8236
Columbus NC Police 911
St. Luke's Hospital 828.894.3311
Tryon NC Police 828.859.9195
Tryon NC Fire 828.859.9335
Landrum SC Police 864.457.7281
Polk County NC
Chamber of Commerce 		828.859.6236
 Polk County NC
High School 		828.894.2525
Polk Mental NC
Health Hotline 		828.859.6661
Polk County NC
Travel & Tourism 		828.859.8300
 Polk County NC
Transportation Authority 		828.894.8203
Polk County NC
American Red Cross		 828.894.2700
WNC Road Conditions 877.368.4968

 

Research Pages

Special Research Page of Listing on / of Polk County.
These page links are on line most of the time.
The Republican / Democratic Party links here.
Equestrian Events
 and other Information
Links to places of interest

Around Polk County NC
The Adorable Wooly Worm
and this little animal can forecast the weather.
The Thermal Belt

 and how it works to keep our weather so nice.
DEPOT 1897 The Saluda Depot

This is now a museum and meeting area for train people!

Town of Saluda

While you are here in Saluda please consider
visiting these unusual places. They have a lot to offer.
The USS Constitution
 
 Old Ironsides
The Tall Sailing War Ship!
 Historical Information by our local author.

BINGO

American Legion - Tryon
 Every Friday Night - Doors Opens at 6:00 PM
Play starts 7:00 PM with 60 / 40 Jackpots that pays cash!
Across from the Railroad Depot on Depot Street
in Tryon NC!  Come join in the fun.

VFW Post - Mill Springs
Every Thursday Night - Doors opens open 6:00 PM
Play starts 7:00 PM. Located just before the cross roads
of NC-108 and NC-9 west side. The Middle school turns
to the left and the VFW Post turns to the Right.
Sign is on the South side of road and then
go up the steep hill to the top and you are at the VFW Post.

The following applies to both locations:
Bingo is open to the general public - no age restrictions.

Everyone is invited to come and join in and play.
Smoke Free and NO Alcohol allowed inside the buildings.
 We have full kitchens with food and snacks available.
The Tryon Fine Arts Center

Located on Melrose Avenue
Tryon NC

The Polk County Christmas
Motorcycle Toy Run

First Saturday after Thanksgiving
every year - mark you calendar.
Please come and join us and donate a toy.

The Upstairs [Artspace]

A Gallery of various artist is placed on display and rotates
through various exhibits throughout the year. 
11-5 Tuesday - Saturday

The House of Flags

This is located in downtown Columbus NC. You may schedule
group tours or just come and visit.  For additional information
please visit our web site or you may call us at 828-894-5640.


Pacolet Area Conservancy (PAC)

The core events are monthly presentations held at
Walnut Creek Preserve featuring regional naturalists.
We have two hiking series (spring and fall)
of eight hikes each to special regional places.
All are free and open to the public