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  • Dillsboro: Pocket Of Tradition By Charles Stephens Approximately 50 miles west of Asheville, lying in an enchanted valley flanked by the blue foothills of the Smoky Mountains, rests the town of Dillsboro. A small resort town, Dillsboro has hidden in its past a history which would be becoming to Daniel Boone or everj the Cherokee Indians, for which this area is so famous. Many years have passed since the first pioneers stepped onto the land which is now called Dillsboro, but their memory combined with the fruits of their work will always remain bright in the minds of the residents of Dillsboro. Just how did the town Dillsboro's famed Jarrett House. Dillsboro come into being, and where did the name "Dillsboro" come from? Mrs. Minnie Dills Gray, a life-long citizen of that town, has written a book dealing with the early history of Dillsboro and the people who were responsible for its founding. Mrs. Gray's father, William Allen Dills, was responsible for what is now known as one of the most charming resort towns in this area. During the last year of the conflict between the Union and Confederate States, a 17-year- old boy enlisted in the Confederate Army and began his journey from the North Carolina mountains to the battle front. On his way to the front lines he stopped at the home of Wesley Enloe, on the beautiful Ocona Lufta River. While visiting in the home he saw the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enloe in a cradle, and as young men do he hardly noticed the child. The young man was captured by the Union Army during the war and sent to prison in Camp Douglas, Mo. He spent his time prison finishing his study of geometry and trigonometry so he would be able to take up surveying when he returned to North Carolina. When he finally returned to North Carolina he was appointed district surveyor for the County of Jackson. After an absence of 17 years he returned to Ocona Lufta, began courting the "child" who had grown into a lovely young woman, and made Alice Enloe the new Mrs. William Dills shortly afterward. Shortly after their marriage the Dills built a new home on a knoll overlooking Scotts Creek and the Tucakseigee River. This was the first house built in what is today Dillsboro. On the site of their new home the Dills planted young white oaks which have grown into towering trees and stand today as living monuments to them. This new home was the birthplace of their daughter, Gertrude Dills McKee, North Carolina General Assembly's first woman senator. This first Dills home is now owned by the C. J. Harris heirs. ' About the year 1883, the first railway line reached the present site of Dillsboro, and a railway station was built. This railway station was known as Webster Station with J. H. Bryson as agent. All the land used for the new railway facilities was purchased from William Dills. Mr. Dills soon sold off various tracts of land, new buildings were erected, and a town came into being which, in honor of Mr. Dills, was named Dillsboro. The name Dillsboro was given by Col. Andrews of Raleigh, president of the Western North Carolina Railroad, for whom Andrews, N. C, was named. William A. Dills built the ho- The Riverwood Craft Shop adds color. tel now known as Jarrett, and J. H. Bryson served as first operator. In 1893, Robert H. Jar- ret of Franklin bought the property, enlarged it and operated it under the name Jarrett Springs Hotel. This name was derived from a beautiful sulphur spring at the rear of the hotel which bubbled up into a soapstonc basin. Under Mr. Jarrett's management, the place became famous and drew patrons from all over America. It was especially known for its serving of country hams. The Jarrett House, as it is now known, stills stands in Dillsboro and is still a popular place with tourists. Its good food and hospitality make it a favorite among travelers and local people as well. Dillsboro can boast of its early accomplishments in the field of education. Even though the schools were poor, parents were fortunate in obtaining good teachers for their children. band attracted great crowds, and on the way back to the reservation they stopped at Mt. Beulah Hotel (Jarrett House). Two of the oldest log houses in Jackson County are located near Dillsboro. Mrs. Minnie Dills Gray has done much research on these houses, and her findings reveal the true spirit of the era in which they were built. In her own words: "They weathered the war between the states, and the scourge of the carpet bagger; they passed through thet peril of the enemies who roamed the hills and valleys of this beautiful garden of Eden; they have seen the beaten paths of the moccasin footed Indian made into crude roads and later these roads into beautiful highways; and they could tell the eccentrities of neighbors and of family feuds which have never come to light. But these beloved old landmarks will keep their secrets until the last log has gone to thing great. Her book is filled with facts and memories of the growth of the town which started with a lone house on a hillside. It is an admirable work, and the affection with which it is written depicts the devotion Mrs. Gray has for her town and her ancestors. Dillsboro is a small town, but the beauty of its past makes it a unique village. The friendliness of its people and the beauty of the surrounding country are things which few towns its size can boast. The town stands as a reminder of its founders and of its glorious past. It is indeed a reminder of the growth of a few small colonies into a great and wondrous nation. PAGE 8 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1964 THE TOWN HOUSE OPEN 7:30 A.M. — 11 P.M. Monday through Saturday Sunday — 1 P.M. - 11 P.M. MEAD CORPORATION Sylva Division MRS. SCOTT'S early American log cabin adds a touch of history to Dillsboro. It is authentically furnished and sells for only $60,000.00. Western Carolina College was a very young school in the early years, but under the management of Professor and Mrs. R. L. Madison great interest was maintained in their commencement exercises. These events were Jackson County's most outstanding events of the year. Under the direction of Professor Spray, the Cherokee Indian School had organized a brass band of young Indian men whom Professor Madison invited each year to perform at commencement exercises. This decay." The history of Dillsboro is long and full of stories which enchant even the oldest of its inhabitants. The growth of a town is a wonderful thing, but even more wonderful are the people who refuse to let a town's history die. Minnie Dills Gray is such a person. Her love for Dillsboro and its founders is an admirable trait. Mrs. Gray has recorded the history of Dillsboro and has kept alive the spirit which any pioneer needs in order to accomplish some- by Judy Graham Tjust came back from Jamaica and you'd never imagine how much there is to see! After landing; at Montego Bay, we drove east for two hours along the most beautiful Caribbean fa- coast imaginable — through banana and coconut plantations and fields of sugar cane. A few miles beyond Ocho Rios and we arrived at our destination-Ora- cabessa. As is the custom ?t luxury resorts such as the Golden Head, my accommodations were in a private cottage, complete with its own veranda and kitchenette. It's the perfect place for informal family vacationing, with maids and baby sitters available always. A lovely pool and an beach helped make my Biay a memorable one. Pineapple Place in Ochos Rios is the shopping mecca for this part of the island. Perfumes, liquor, cameras, jewelry, ers and watches can all lie purchased at (Hi' I of their cost here. One of Jamaica's wonders is Dunn's River Falls, with its ens- cades of water tumbling into the sea. If you're more daring than I, you can climb to the top for a bird's-eye view of the island. And, happily, it's easily reached by car from Golden Head. The most thrilling experience 11 had during my holiday was : "rafting on the Rio Grande," at Port Antonio. Two of us sat on a bamboo seat midway along a 3i>- foot raft. Our native captain poled us downriver until v.e hit the rapids. Here he used his years of experience to guide the raft through the incredibly foamy water. Two exciting hours later we landed at "Rafter's Rest" where we were served a traditional rum punch. A typical end to a wonderful dav — and vacation — on the "Island in the Sun."
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