Montreat, North Carolina facts for kids
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Montreat, North Carolina
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| Motto(s):
"A Place Set Apart"
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Location in Buncombe County and the state of North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.73 sq mi (7.07 km2) |
| • Land | 2.73 sq mi (7.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (830 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 901 |
| • Density | 330.28/sq mi (127.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28757
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-44100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406182 |
Montreat is a small town located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 723 people lived there. It's part of the larger Asheville area. Montreat is famous for its Montreat Conference Center and Montreat College. It was also the home of a well-known speaker, Billy Graham, and his wife, Ruth Bell Graham.
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Exploring Montreat's Location
Montreat is found in the eastern part of Buncombe County. Its eastern edge touches the border of McDowell County. The town sits in a valley near Flat Creek. Mountains surround Montreat on three sides.
The only way to get into Montreat by road is using North Carolina Highway 9. This road goes southwest for about 2 miles (3.2 km) to the town of Black Mountain. The United States Census Bureau says Montreat covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (7.1 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Montreat?
Montreat's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 581 | — | |
| 1980 | 741 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 693 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 630 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 723 | 14.8% | |
| 2020 | 901 | 24.6% | |
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Montreat's Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States census counted 901 people living in Montreat. There were 69 households and 57 families in the town.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Montreat in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 740 | 82.13% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 75 | 8.32% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.67% |
| Other/Mixed | 10 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 7.44% |
Montreat's Story: A Look at Its History
The town of Montreat became an official North Carolina township in 1967. A lot of the land in the area is still owned by the Mountain Retreat Association. This group was started in 1897 by John Collins, a minister from Connecticut. Money to create the retreat came from John S. Huyler, a candy maker and generous person.
The name "Montreat" is a mix of the words "Mountain" and "Retreat." In 1907, the Presbyterian Church in the US took control of the Mountain Retreat Association (MRA). For many years, Montreat has been a place for religious meetings, mostly for Presbyterians. These meetings are organized by the MRA. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church, U.S. was also started in Montreat in 1912.
Today, important groups in Montreat include the Mountain Retreat Association, Montreat Presbyterian Church: PC(USA), Montreat College (which started in 1916), and Christ Community Church, EPC.
In 2024, the town faced a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene.
See also
In Spanish: Montreat (Carolina del Norte) para niños
