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Forest City |
 Located
just six miles east of Rutherfordton, Forest City is a
beautiful city, with friendly people who keep the
charming spirit of the community alive. Known for being
the historical and commercial hub for Rutherford County
NC, Forest City is a great place to live as it has an
excellent location near metro areas. Live minutes away
from famous spots like Lake Lure and Chimney
Rock and just an hour away from Charlotte and the
Greenville/Spartanburg area when you buy real estate in
Forest City. You’ll enjoy the small town lifestyle just
minutes away from amenities provided by larger
metropolitan areas.
Historically, the area began as a town at the crossroads
for many of the old roads that pass through the larger
areas of Shelby, Rutherfordton, Spartanburg and
Lincolnton. The town began in 1877 and was first called
Burnt Chimney, however ten years later in 1887 the name
was changed to Forest City after one of the towns
citizens, Forest Davis. Towards the turn of the 20th
century a railroad going through the area was
established bringing many new residents and growth to
the city. Today, Forest City continues to grow and
flourish as the economy of the area continues to grow as
well.
 Those
that live in Forest City love the quaint downtown area
with its charming stores, eateries and architecture.
Many of the city's historic businesses are also housed
in the downtown region and help preserve the old
buildings and landmarks. Residents and visitors enjoy
sitting and relaxing by the fountain found downtown as
well. Forest City NC is truly an exceptional place to
live.
Learn more about Forest City NC and the other great
places to live in Rutherford County. The foothills of
North Carolina and the small town of Forest City NC
offer many great things for residents and visitors. Take
a glance at our real estate listings in Forest City and
the surrounding areas. We invite you to learn more about
the real estate in Rutherford County. Come and
discover the beauty and relaxing lifestyle you’ll find
here.
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