Biltmore Village

Biltmore Village- is a small village that is now entirely in the city limits of Asheville, North Carolina. It is adjacent to the main entrance of the Biltmore Estate, built by George W. Vanderbilt, one of the heirs to the Vanderbilt family fortune. Once known as the town of Best, George Vanderbilt created this village as a "company town" for the estate workers. The village had its own church, which is still in operation today as the Cathedral of All Souls, a Episcopal church. The village also had a hospital, shops, a school, a railroad depot, and other services available. Biltmore Village was incorporated into the City of Asheville in the early 20th Century. Biltmore Village is a commercial district that has an eclectic collection of shops, restaurants, and other businesses.

External links

*City of Asheville, North Carolina-Official Website

 

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