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===Geology and seismology===
===Geology and seismology===
Earthquake activity:<ref>{{cite web|title=Earth quake activity|url=http://www.city-data.com/city/Saluda-North-Carolina.html|publisher=Onboard Informatics|accessdate=3 November 2011}}</ref>
Saluda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.


On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.8 miles away from the city center
==Demographics==
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from Saluda center
On 8/25/2005 at 03:09:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, Depth: 5.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 51.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/7/2007 at 11:07:03, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 10.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/4/2007 at 10:04:46, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 5.8 mi) earthquake occurred 22.7 miles away from Saluda center
On 6/16/2006 at 00:57:27, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 53.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)



==Demographics==
As of the 2010 Census, there were 713 people and 493 households with 310 currently occupied, 141 seasonal/recreational/occasional use houses, and 28 for sale/rent. The [[population density]] as of the 2000 [[census]]{{GR|2}}, was 369.1 people per square mile (142.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup was 95.65% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.28% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.28% [[American Indian and Alaska Native (U.S. Census)|American Indian and Alaska Native]], and 0.98% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.96% of the population.
As of the 2010 Census, there were 713 people and 493 households with 310 currently occupied, 141 seasonal/recreational/occasional use houses, and 28 for sale/rent. The [[population density]] as of the 2000 [[census]]{{GR|2}}, was 369.1 people per square mile (142.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup was 95.65% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.66% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.28% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.28% [[American Indian and Alaska Native (U.S. Census)|American Indian and Alaska Native]], and 0.98% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.96% of the population.



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Saluda, North Carolina
Location of Saluda, North Carolina
Location of Saluda, North Carolina
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountiesPolk, Henderson
Area
 • Total1.6 sq mi (4.0 km2)
 • Land1.6 sq mi (4.0 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
2,103 ft (641 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total575
 • Density369.1/sq mi (142.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28773
Area code828
FIPS code37-58920Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0994200Template:GR

The City of Saluda is located in Henderson and Polk counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 713 at the 2010 census.[1] Saluda is famous for sitting at the top of the Norfolk Southern Railway's Saluda Grade, the steepest main line standard gauge railroad line in the United States. The main street of Saluda is a bustling hub of newly formed restaurants and art galleries. Tourists and cyclists are common on summer and fall weekends due to the many winding mountain roads located around Saluda. The main town festivals are Coon Dog Day, The Saluda Arts Festival, and The Home Town Christmas Celebration. Saluda has a location along the South Carolina state line with proximity to Greenville-Spartanburg, SC and Asheville, NC.

Geography

Saluda is located at 35°14′16″N 82°20′49″W / 35.237856°N 82.346870°W / 35.237856; -82.346870 (35.237856, -82.346870),Template:GR primarily within Polk County. Elevation on Main Street: 2097 ft.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.0 km2), all land.

Saluda has a small pristine lake, Lake Summit, which is just large enough for motor boats.

Geology and seismology

Earthquake activity:[2] Saluda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 85% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.8 miles away from the city center On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 98.9 miles away from Saluda center On 8/25/2005 at 03:09:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, Depth: 5.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 51.2 miles away from the city center On 12/7/2007 at 11:07:03, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 10.5 miles away from the city center On 8/4/2007 at 10:04:46, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 5.8 mi) earthquake occurred 22.7 miles away from Saluda center On 6/16/2006 at 00:57:27, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 53.3 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)


Demographics

As of the 2010 Census, there were 713 people and 493 households with 310 currently occupied, 141 seasonal/recreational/occasional use houses, and 28 for sale/rent. The population density as of the 2000 censusTemplate:GR, was 369.1 people per square mile (142.3/km2). The racial makeup was 95.65% White, 2.66% African American, 0.28% Asian, 0.28% American Indian and Alaska Native, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 265 households out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.70.

The City of Saluda was 43.76% male and 56.24% female. The population was 14.59% under the age of 18 and 85.41% over the age of 18. The population over 18 was spread into five categories: 2.52% from 18-24, 4.91% from 25-34, 17.11% from 35-49, 25.10% from 50 to 60, and 34.90% from age 65 and older.[3]

The median income for a household in the city was $39,063, and the median income for a family was $47,188. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,149. About 3.8% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Polk County

Climate

Law and government

Administration

History

Attractions

Festivals

Saluda Arts Festival[4]

Fine artists from all over western North Carolina and South Carolina exhibit and sell oil, water colors, acrylic paintings and drawings, wood working, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, stained glass, metal working, and more. The festival also offers live demonstrations of landscape painting, weaving, pottery, and blacksmithing.

Coon Dog Day Festival[5]

Coon Dog Day is one of the oldest festivals in Saluda, it is a homecoming and celebration which includes food, live music,a parade, crafts, street dance, and more. The festival also includes a 5k race and a benefit breakfast at the Saluda Masonic Lodge.

Saluda Home Town Christmas[6]

Main Street is decked out in Christmas lights and holiday decorations. This long-standing tradition has become a way for Saluda residents to come together and celebrate the holiday season. Businesses and shops are open and serve holiday refreshments while local musicians perform. The open house and musical events are closed with an ecumenical service delivered by Saluda ministers at the Saluda Presbyterian Church.

Shopping and restaurants

Landmarks

Downtown renewal

Education

Primary and secondary education

Economy

Hospitals

Transportation

Interstate

The arts

Visual art

Music

Literature

Media

Notable people

Some of the early residents of Saluda included:Benjamin Staton, William Metcalf, Burrell Pope Pace, Samuel Gordon, three of whom are buried in the Metcalf graveyard in the Fork Creek community ,the fourth was buried on a hillside in 1815 in what later became the Old Mountain Page Graveyard. His graveyard is one of present day Henderson County's oldest graves. Some historians believe Benjamin Staton to be the first white man to live in present day Henderson County. At the time he built his home in the community of Saluda, this was in Greenville county, SC. The state line was later changed and the land Staton owned at the time is now present day Henderson County.

References

  1. ^ "2010 Demographic Profile". Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  2. ^ "Earth quake activity". Onboard Informatics. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  3. ^ "2010 Demographic Profile". Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  4. ^ "Saluda events". Saluda Business Association. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  5. ^ "Saluda events". Saluda Business Association. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Saluda events". Saluda Business Association. Retrieved 3 November 2011.

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