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  Located in a historic railroad depot, the Polk County Historical Museum contains a large collection that includes artifacts from the Cherokee Indians, early settlers, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and World War II. Museum items include tools and clothing of the settlers, various railroad treasures, photos and paintings of historic sites in Polk County, and memorabilia from local residents. They also have a large collection of early maps, records, and pictures including important items in American history.

Website: Polk County Historical Museum
Location:  Tryon, NC
Distance: 45 minutes from Asheville
Address: 1 Depot St., Tryon, NC 28782
Telephone: 800-440-7848
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-noon and by appointment
Fees: None
Allow: 1 hour
Of Note: The Tryon Depot is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Nearby: Foothills Nature Equestrian Center (FENCE)
Directions: From Asheville, take I-26 East to Exit 36 for Columbia/Tryon. Go right, towards Tryon, and proceed through town on Trade Street to the 4th light. Turn right and then another right onto Depot Street.