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Montreat may refer to: * Montreat, North Carolina, United States * Montreat Conference Center, located in Montreat, North Carolina, United States * Montreat College, located in Montreat, North Carolina, United States {{Disambig ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Montreat, North Carolina
Montreat is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 723 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is best known for Montreat Conference Center, Montreat College, and for having been the home of the evangelist Billy Graham (1918 – 2018) and his wife Ruth Bell Graham (1920 – 2007). Geography Montreat is located in eastern Buncombe County at (35.645590, -82.300434). Its eastern border is the county line, with McDowell County to the east. The town is located in the valley of Flat Creek and is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The only road access is via North Carolina Highway 9, which leads southwest to the town of Black Mountain. According to the United States Census Bureau, Montreat has a total area of . Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 901 people, 69 households, and 57 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 200 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Montreat Conference Center
Montreat Conference Center (also known as the Mountain Retreat Association) located in Montreat, North Carolina, United States, is a conference center serving the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The word 'Montreat' is a contraction of the words 'Mountain Retreat'. Geography Montreat Conference Center is located just east of Asheville, North Carolina and in close proximity to Black Mountain, North Carolina. Montreat consists of approximately of land, 2,460 of which are protected under a conservation easement. History * 1897 – A group of ecumenical church leaders, led by United Church of Christ minister John Collins, formed the Mountain Retreat Association (MRA). Its purpose was to establish an interdenominational resort and retreat center. * 1905 - J.R. Howerton and the Synod of North Carolina purchased of the valley to be owned by the Mountain Retreat Association. * 1907 - The Mountain Retreat Association holds the first Presbyterian conference. * 1922 - Construction complete ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |