Tryon, North Carolina
Town in Polk County, North Carolina, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tryon is a town in Polk County, on the southwestern border of North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,562.[4] Located in the escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains, today the area is affluent[5] and a center for outdoor pursuits, equestrian activity, and fine arts.
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Tryon, North Carolina | |
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Motto: "The Friendliest Town In The South" | |
Coordinates: 35°12′31″N 82°15′03″W | |
Country | United States |
state | North Carolina |
county | Polk |
Incorporated | 1885 |
Named for | William Tryon |
Area | |
• Total | 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2) |
• Land | 2.00 sq mi (5.17 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,562 |
• Density | 782.17/sq mi (301.94/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 28782 |
Area code | 828 |
FIPS code | 37-68580[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2406761[2] |
Website | tryon-nc.com |
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Tryon Peak and the Town of Tryon are named for William Tryon, Governor of North Carolina from 1765 to 1771. He was honored for his negotiation with the Cherokee for a treaty during a period of conflict following the French and Indian War.