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Drexel
was named after Anthony Joseph Drexel, a Philadelphia financier and
philanthropist who served on the board of directors of the Norfolk Southern
Railroad which ran through the middle of this small community. The community
prospered from several knitting mills and furniture manufacturers. On February 5, 1913, the North Carolina General Assembly granted a charter to
incorporate the Town of Drexel. Drexel's corporate limits were determined by
using the railroad depot as a central point and establishing the town limits
one-half mile in all direction, thus the town was round. Within these limits
were 90 voters.
In the early 1900's the Drexel Knitting Mills Company and Drexel Furniture
Factory were established. The textile and furniture industries were at the heart
of Drexel's existence for the rest of the 20th century. Both companies made
significant contributions to the Town of Drexel and are an important part of its
heritage.
Resources
City Website: Drexel:
Town Offices, 202 Church Street, Drexel NC 28619; 828-437-7421
Location:
Foothills, one hour and fifteen minutes east of Asheville
County:
Burke County: Burke County Government Center, 200 Avery
Avenue, Morganton NC 28680; 828-439-4340
Elevation & Population:
1,194 feet, 1,900+
County Visitor/Welcome Center:
Burke County Visitor Center, 102 East Union Street, Morganton NC
28655; 888-462-2921
County Chamber of Commerce:
Burke County Chamber of Commerce, 110 East Meeting Street,
Morganton NC 28655; 828-437-3021
Newspaper:
The News Herald, 301 Collett Street, Morganton NC 28655;
828-437-2161
Movie Theatres:
(Nearest)
Marquee Cinemas Mimosa 7, 103 South Green Street, Morganton NC
28655; 828-437-8084
High School:
Jimmy C Draughn High School, 709 Lovelady Road NE, Valdese NC
28690, 828--879-4200
Colleges and Universities: (Nearest)
Western Piedmont Community College, 1001 Burkemont
Avenue, Morganton NC 28655; 828-438-6000
Hospitals: (Nearest)
Valdese Hospital, 720 Malcolm Boulevard, Valdese NC 28690;
828-874-2251
Area Major Festivals:
Waldensian Festival (August)
Area
Natural Attractions:
Brown Mountain Lights,
Lake James State Park
Area
Cultural Attractions:
History Museum of Burke County,
North Carolina School For The Deaf Museum,
Old Burke County Courthouse Heritage Museum,
Quaker Meadows Plantation,
Senator Sam J. Erwin Jr. Museum
Real Estate
No real estate companies
currently have offices in Drexel. See
Morganton
Dining
Papa Johns: (Pizza)
114 North Main Street, Drexel
NC 28619; 828-433-7272
Maki Express Japanese Cuisine: (Japanese) 906 South
Main Street, Drexel NC 28619; 828-437-5600
Accommodations
No accommodations currently
available in Drexel. See
Morganton
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