SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM

ASHEVILLE, NC

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The Smith-McDowell House Museum in Asheville, North Carolina is a unique piece of local history. Built in 1840, it is the oldest surviving frame house in Buncombe County. The house was built by James McConnell Smith, a prominent local farmer and entrepreneur, and his wife, Sarah. It was home to the Smith family for over a century, and it was eventually sold to the McDowell family in 1915.

The house is a two-story Greek Revival-style structure, with six large rooms and a two-story porch. Visitors can explore these rooms and view artifacts from the Smith and McDowell families, as well as other examples of 19th-century life. A highlight of the museum is the restored kitchen, with period-appropriate furniture and utensils, and a display of 19th-century pottery on the mantel.

The Smith-McDowell House Museum is part of the Western North Carolina Historical Association, and is open for guided tours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the regular tours, the museum offers special programs and events throughout the year, including lectures and demonstrations. The museum also offers educational programs for students and teachers.

The Smith-McDowell House Museum is an important historic site in Asheville. It provides a glimpse into the lives of two local families and the history of the area. It is a great place to explore and learn about 19th-century life in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ASHEVILLE NC. US MID #8403700021

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM
283 VICTORIA RD.
ASHEVILLE
NC
28801

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MID # 8403700021
Name SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM
Alternate Name SMITH-MCDOWELL HOUSE MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 35.570695, -82.554342
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 000900
US Census Block: 3034