Mural - Elk Park, NC

02/22/2022

02/20/2022

Elk park Tweetsie mural

02/19/2022

The town of Elk Park, which began as a ‘Tweetsie’ Train stop between Cranberry and Johnson City, Tenn., has come a long way since its inception.

With aesthetics and presentation being a key factor in the town’s image, Boone also cited a partnership with Lees-McRae College’s art program, who crafted a mural based on the town’s history. The mural includes historic images like the Elk River Falls, Old Mill, train and depot, and the former hotel.

“History is a big part of our town. Sometimes the pictures look like an old Western,” Boone articulated, “We have future intentions to put up a history museum at the old town hall. We would put up old pictures and memorabilia and open it up so people can see the history. We have plenty. It’s mind boggling to see some of the stuff and stories and the links to people of the town.”

02/19/2022