Arden is an

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located in southern

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, United States. Arden is considered to be approximately the area between

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and

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near the Henderson County line. Arden's ZIP code is 28704. Its post office serves Royal Pines and Avery Creek

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to the east and the area to the west of the post office. Arden is part of the

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. The town was named for the ''Forest of Arden'' noted in the comedy, ''

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'', by Shakespeare. Arden is home to Glen Arden Elementary school, located at 50 Pinehurst Circle, Arden, 28704. Arden is also home to Christ School, a private Episcopal school for boys.

Historic structures

The Blake House was listed on the

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in 2010. The structure is a rare example of the Gothic Revival Style in the state. Arden is home to the Oak Park Historic District that was established in 1927. While building was interrupted due to the crash of 1929, more than 15 homes of the period remain standing today.

References

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External links

Glen Arden Elementary SchoolChrist SchoolGoogle Map of ArdenHometown Locator - Arden
Unincorporated communities in Buncombe County, North Carolina Asheville metropolitan area Unincorporated communities in North Carolina {{BuncombeCountyNC-geo-stub