Highlands North Carolina- The Town of Highlands is located in Macon County , North Carolina. Legend has it that the founders of the Town, Samuel Truman Kelsey and Clinton Carter Hutchinson, drew two lines on a map, one between Chicago and Savannah and the other between Baltimore and New Orleans, and decided that this location would be a future cross-roads of commerce. Located at an elevation of 3,850 feet on Main Street, Kelsey promoted Highlands on the basis of its healthy air and excellent potential for orchards and gardens. Because of its cool climate and scenic beauty, it quickly became a popular location for historic inns and churches, golf courses, seasonal homes, and a unique and thriving downtown business area. Its natural environment has been characterized by "magnificent beauty and unusual attraction" due to its outstanding biological diversity, scenic mountain vistas and location in the midst of theNanatahala National Forest. Real Estate and home construction remain two of the Town's top industries.
While many small towns are trying to stimulate commerce, Highlands is in the position of needing to manage its high rate of growth. Downtown Highlands is successful because of its quaint shops and restaurants, clean environment, and rustic atmosphere that has maintained a authentically local appeal. For many people, the downtown serves as a focus for social interaction, and the Town has strived in its general layout and streetscape to invite people to mingle and window shop. The Highlands Chamber of Commerceoffers links to area businesses.
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