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Crescent's New Community to Highlight History; 1780 Offers the Family a Place to Live, Learn and Explore and Features a Section Of the Overmountain Victory National Historical Trail.


LAKE JAMES Lake James is a large reservoir in the mountains of Western North Carolina which straddles the border between Burke and McDowell Counties. It is named for tobacco tycoon and benefactor of Duke University, James Buchanan Duke. , N.C. -- Drawing on the success of its success with Black Forest and Dry Creek Dry Creek may refer to:
  • Dry Creek, Sonoma County, a stream in Sonoma County, California
  • Dry Creek, San Mateo County, a creek south of Lobitos, California
  • Dry Creek, Upper Central Valley, a tributary of the Sacramento River
, Crescent Communities on Lake James has unveiled its newest community, 1780.

The first phase of 1780 offers 34 homesites - 30 of which are lakefront. Homesites in this phase average 3.4 acres and start in the mid-$200s. Lakefront homesites start in the high $300s. To make an appointment to see the property, please call (866) 375-0065.

"1780 honors the heritage of the Lake James area and is named for the year that more than 1,000 patriot militiamen, nicknamed the "Overmountain Men," marched through the Lake James area on their way to victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain The Battle of Kings Mountain, October 7, 1780, was an important Patriot victory in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Frontier militia overwhelmed the loyalist militia led by British Major Patrick Ferguson. ," said Troy Lucas, project manager for Crescent Resources. "This battle is considered by many historians as one of the major turning points in the Revolutionary War."

To connect residents to the rich history of the area, 1780 will offer more than three-and-a-half miles of pathways on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail: see National Parks and Monuments (table).  in the first phase, accessible throughout the community's 1,190 acres. Designated the first National Historic Trail in the eastern United States, the sections of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail in the community will ultimately connect it to Camp Lake James, Pisgah National Forest Pisgah National Forest is a National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina and was the first National Forest established in the United States. It is administered by the United States Forest Service, part of the United States Department of Agriculture. , Linville Gorge and the 3,470-acre Lake James State Park Lake James State Park is a state park of the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located near Nebo, North Carolina, it covers 565 acres (2.29 km²) and borders the southern end of the 6,510 acre (26 km) .

Crescent Communities on Lake James has set architectural guidelines and preservation restrictions to ensure that homes blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings and be a lasting treasure for generations to come. Owners will work with a Habitat Review Board, ensuring that each home built in the community represents the highest level of craftsmanship. In addition, there are no build time restrictions or minimum square-footage requirements, so owners are encouraged to build their home at their own pace.

Crescent Resources, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
 is a land management and real estate development company. Formed more than 35 years ago by Duke Energy, the company has land interests in 10 states in the United States. Crescent creates award-winning country club communities, neighborhoods, apartment and condominium communities, Class A office space, business and industrial parks and shopping centers.

More information about Crescent's communities on Lake James is available at LakeJames.com .

More information about Crescent Resources is available at Crescent-Resources.com .
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