Lake
Tillery
Lake Tillery is located in the southern part of the
Piedmont Triad area, about one hour east of Charlotte,
North Carolina. When you look at a geographic map of
North Carolina, Lake Tillery is almost right in the
middle of the state, making it close to not only
Charlotte but also Greensboro and Asheboro. Serving as
the divider line between Stanly and Montgomery County,
Lake Tillery is bordered by Morrow Mountain State Park
on the west side and the Uwharrie National Forest on the
east side.
Lake Tillery is approximately 5,000 acres and has about
104 miles of shoreline. The serene and relaxing spirit
of the lake has managed to survive due to the management
of the lake by Progress Energy, for hydroelectric
production. Progress Energy restricts waterfront
development, therefore maintaining a tranquil and serene
lake atmosphere.
The Lake Tillery area is very much a rural community,
but due to its beautiful surroundings and location near
larger areas, it is the perfect blending of both worlds.
If you are searching for tranquility and a little bit of
peace, then Lake Tillery is the place for you!
Badin Lake
Badin Lake was built in 1917 by the Aluminum Company of
America (ALCOA) to generate hydroelectric power for the
aluminum plant at Badin. The lake has 115 miles of
shoreline and is 5,353 acres at full pond. Nestled in
the Uwharrie Mountains, Badin Lake’s eastern shore
borders some 46,000 acres of the Uwharrie National
Forest as well as Morrow Mountain. The lake is stocked
with catfish, bream, largemouth, white, and striped
bass.
Badin Lake is home to the gated community of Uwharrie
Point and the Old North State Club Golf Resort. Other
communities include Badin Shores, Pinehaven, Dixie
Shores, and Heron Bay.
Albemarle, North Carolina
Albemarle, North Carolina located in Stanly County NC,
was named for the Duke of Albemarle, George Monck, one
of the Lords Proprietors that were granted the province
of Carolina by King Charles II. Albemarle is located
very close to the large metropolitan areas of Charlotte
and Concord, North Carolina. Charlotte is about 45 miles
away and Concord is only 25 miles away.
Stanly County, North Carolina
Stanly County is located in the Piedmont triad area of
North Carolina. The area is a terrific place to live
with beautiful rolling countryside, quaint towns, and
friendly people. The ideal weather year round offers
four full seasons with temperatures ranging from the low
60’s to low 90’s in the summer months and the 20’s to
low 50’s in the winter. Real Estate is a great
investment in Stanly County with low tax rates and
steady housing prices.
Montgomery County, North Carolina
Montgomery County, North Carolina is located at the
exact geographical center of the state and is close to
Charlotte and Greensboro. It is bordered by the Uwharrie
Mountain Valley to the west, which allows for cool
summers and mild winters as well as beautiful views of
the mountains. Real Estate is a great investment in
Montgomery County with low tax rates and steady housing
prices.
Activities
There are a great deal of things to check out when in
our area.
Since Lake Tillery is surrounded by the Uwharrie
Mountains on one side and Morrow Mountain State Park on
the other, there are a great deal of recreation
opportunities on the lake. Residents and visitors can
enjoy a day of hiking and exploring the areas around the
lake. Lake Tillery has also served as a haven for
anglers and fishermen from all over. Most fishermen
prefer Lake Tillery to most of the area’s other fishing
spots because of the calm and quiet waters and
atmosphere of the lake. Boating and water sports are
also popular pastimes.
The Lake Tillery area is also popular for golf. Piney
Point Golf Course, in Stanly County, and Tillery
Traditions Golf Course, in Montgomery County are two
highly ranked golf courses that are within a short
driving distance from the lake. Also a little bit
further away is the Tom Fazio designed Old North State
Club of Uwharrie Point on Badin Lake, which is the
number two ranked course in North Carolina. In addition,
let’s not forget that one of the top spots for golf in
the world, Pinehurst, is only about a thirty-minute
drive away and features over thirty championship golf
courses.
Near Lake Tillery is Morrow Mountain State Park, which
features miles and miles of beautiful landscapes and a
few high peaks of the Uwharrie Mountains. The park is
open year round and has plenty of opportunities for
outdoor fun like hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing,
and hunting.
A magnificent place to visit is The Fork Farm, which is
a 1,300-acre farm that was created to preserve the
wildlife in the area and to set up a state of the art
equestrian facility. The Fork Farm is a great place to
hold weddings, banquets, corporate events and other
social events. Guests can enjoy a variety of equestrian
activities like trail rides and hayrides. For those that
enjoy being in the outdoors, The Fork Farm also has
sporting clays, shooting games and hunting (deer, quail,
duck, and dove).
A popular place among guests and residents in the Stanly
County NC area is visiting the Town Creek Indian Mound.
The Indian inhabitants of the area built mounds such as
the Town Creek mound thousands of years ago, and they
served as social centers for the tribes. The visitor
center at the mound features interpretive exhibits, as
well as other programs throughout the year that serve to
educate and celebrate the Indian heritage that was here
for thousands of years before Columbus discovered North
America.
Another place to check out is the Reed Gold Mine, which
is the site of the first documented gold mine in the
United States. Once upon a time, gold mining was a very
big business in North Carolina and in the Stanly County
NC area. Today, portions of the mine and the tunnels
leading to the mine have been restored and guided tours
are given.
Schools
Stanly and Montgomery County schools have set a high
standard in education and continue to provide the
students with the best technology and resources
available. Both school systems have excellent student to
teacher ratios and are committed to providing the best
education for their students.
Hospitals
The First Health Montgomery Memorial Hospital is located
in Troy, NC. Stanly Regional Medical Center is located
in Albemarle. Both provide 24-hour medical care along
with wellness programs. The NorthEast Medical Center is
about 25 miles away in Concord, North Carolina.
Local Marina Info
Cook’s Marina - 704-983-4211
Open Tuesday through Friday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am
to 5 pm. Boat sales and service, gas, supplies, snacks
and drinks, skis, life jackets, sunscreen and bait, etc.
JJ’s Marina – 704-474-0121
Open Monday thru Sunday 9am to 7pm. Boat sales and
service, gas, supplies, snacks, ice cream, hot goods,
skis, life jackets, sunscreen, tubes, bait, etc.
Hotels and Lodging
The
Best Western Executive Inn
735 NC 24-27 Bypass East
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-983-6990
(Pet Friendly Lodging) |
Hampton Inn
2300 US Hwy 52
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-985-1111 |
Sleep Inn & Suites
621 North 24-27 Bypass
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-983-2770 |
Studio One Extended Stay Hotel
200 Henson St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-982-3939 |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
500 Leonard Avenue
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-986-2100 |
Quarter Horse Inn
32681 NC 740 Hwy
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-422-5897
http://quarterhorseinn.com |
Lion
Inn
2312 N US Hwy 52
Albemarle, NC 28001
704-982-9194 |
The
Blair House Bed and Breakfast
105 Blair Street
Troy, NC 27371
910-572-2100
www.blairhousebb.com |
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