Historic Dam Site
historic site
The stone ruins visible here are the remains of a hydroelectric generation station that produced the first electricity in Boone from 1915 to 1924. It served Appalachian Training School, now Appalachian State University, and 6 houses in Boone. The site sit
- Access
- Yes
- Inscription
- Electricity Comes to Boone: Site of the original Dam and Power House for the New River Light and Power Company, 1915-1924
- 0.9 mi off the US 421 Scenic Byway
- 2.3 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 5.1 mi off the Little Parkway
- 7.2 mi off the Mission Crossing
Overlooks nearby
- Moses Cone Overlook · 4 mi
- Raven Rock Overlook · 5 mi
- Grandview Overlook · 5 mi
- Yadkin Valley Overlook · 5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:31 | 19:05 | 19:39 |
| June solstice | 06:10 | 20:10 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 07:15 | 18:51 | 19:25 |
| December solstice | 07:35 | 16:36 | 17:16 |
Local time (America/New_York).
36.20901, -81.64608
Elevation 941 m (modelled from terrain)