Swannanoa is a census-designated place (CDP) in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population 5,021 at the 2020 census [4] up from 4,576 at the 2010 census. [5]

Swannanoa is an Italian Renaissance Revival villa built in 1912 by millionaire and philanthropist James H. Dooley (1841–1922) above Rockfish Gap on the border of northern Nelson County …

This 1912 Italianate marble villa sits high atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in Afton, VA. Major James Dooley, an executive with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company, completed …

Nov 9, 2025 · Swannanoa, North Carolina, is a charming little town nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. With its beautiful landscapes, rich history, and friendly community, there are plenty …

Feb 4, 2025 · Swannanoa, NC is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC in the Swannanoa Valley, between Asheville and Black Mountain, along Interstate 40. The area is known for its …

Swannanoa was built in 1911 by Major James H. Dooley atop the Blue Ridge at Afton Mountain. It is an Italianate marble villa with commanding views of the Shenandoah and Rockfish Valleys. …

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Oct 2, 2024 · After Hurricane Helene, residents of Swannanoa, a mountain town in North Carolina, return to flattened homes, impassable roads and raw emotions.

Jun 3, 2018 · Though Swannanoa’s downtown is small, its long and vibrant history includes the honor of being the home once of America’s largest blanket manufacturer.