Arden, North Carolina facts for kids
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Arden, North Carolina
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 Arden, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Arden, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Elevation | 2,218 ft (676 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
28704
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
Arden is a community in Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's not officially a city or town, but it's a well-known area. Arden is located between the communities of Skyland and Fletcher. Its special postal code, or ZIP code, is 28704. This area is part of the larger Asheville region.
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What's in a Name?
The name Arden comes from a famous play by William Shakespeare called As You Like It. In this play, there is a place called the "Forest of Arden." A writer named Charles Willing Beale founded the community in 1872 and chose this name.
Schools and Centers
Arden is home to a few important places for learning and community activities:
- Glen Arden Elementary School: This is a local school for younger students.
- Christ School: This is a private school for boys. It is connected to the Episcopal Church.
- Lutheridge: This is a camp and conference center. It is part of the ELCA, which is a large Lutheran church group.
Exploring Historic Buildings
Arden has some interesting old buildings that tell stories about the past.
The Blake House
The Blake House is a special building that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. This means it's recognized as an important historical site. The house is a rare example of the Gothic Revival Style in North Carolina. This style of architecture was popular in the 1800s and often looks like old castles or churches.
Oak Park Historic District
The Oak Park Historic District was created in 1927. A "historic district" is an area with many old buildings that are important to history. Building new homes in this area slowed down because of the "crash of 1929." This was a time when the economy had big problems. Even so, more than 15 homes from that time are still standing today.
