Buncombe County Buys Deaverview Mountain to Create Largest Park
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-03-24T10:00:53.807Z
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Buncombe County finalized the purchase of the 342-acre Deaverview Mountain property on Thursday, March 19, paving the way for a new public park. The acquisition, made in partnership with the Southern...
Buncombe County finalized the purchase of the 342-acre Deaverview Mountain property on Thursday, March 19, paving the way for a new public park. The acquisition, made in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC), will conserve this important natural area for Buncombe County residents.
The purchase marks a significant step toward developing what will be the largest park in the county’s park system. Although the property is currently closed to the public, the acquisiti
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