Chimney Rock Village North Carolina Map

About Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina

Chimney Rock Village is a locality in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 122. The population density is 15.1 people per km². Chimney Rock Village is located at 35.4393°N, 82.2465°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28720.

Chimney Rock Village clings to the rugged slopes where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin their dramatic descent toward the Piedmont. It lies 14.7 miles northeast of Hendersonville, NC (from Hendersonville, NC: bearing 55°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-northeast of Edneyville. The very air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the ancient forest that crowds the steep inclines. The Broad River, a powerful ribbon of gray-green water, carves its way through the valley floor, its currents shaping the very contours of the land. Jagged peaks, their granite faces softened by a perennial mist, loom overhead, their summits often lost in the ethereal glow of a low-hanging cloud. The landscape is a testament to raw, untamed nature, a place where the mountains hold dominion and the river dictates the flow of life. This particular stretch of the Blue Ridge has long been a crossroads, a place where travelers have paused and found sustenance. The economy of Chimney Rock Village, for generations, has been inextricably tied to the land and the curious who are drawn to its monumental beauty. For years, logging and small-scale farming sustained the hardy folk who made their homes here, their lives marked by the changing seasons and the demanding terrain. Today, while remnants of that past linger in the quiet ways of its residents, tourism has become a vital pulse, drawing visitors to witness the iconic Chimney Rock itself, a colossal stone finger pointing skyward, and to explore the myriad trails that weave through the surrounding state park. The Appalachian ballad tradition, a legacy of storytelling and song, still echoes in the hollows, a gentle counterpoint to the enduring spirit of resilience that defines Chimney Rock Village.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.439285, -82.246502. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Chimney Rock Village and Rutherford County.

Detailed location data for Chimney Rock Village includes the ZIP code (28720), telephone area code (828), county seat of Rutherford County (Rutherfordton), and school district assignment (Rutherford County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Chimney Rock Village is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.