East Flat Rock, North Carolina
East Flat Rock is a community of 6,323 people in Henderson County, North Carolina.
Why visit East Flat Rock
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Flat Rock Playhouse, Peter Guice Memorial Bridge, Aloah Hotel and Brookland.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in East Flat Rock
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Flat Rock
East Flat Rock is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, East Flat Rock had a population of 5,757. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article East Flat Rock, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Flat Rock Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
Theater in Flat Rock, Henderson County, North Carolina
Peter Guice Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks23
Aloah Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
United States historic place
Brookland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Hendersonville, USA
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
National Historic Site of the United States
Chewning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Henderson, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Clarke-Hobbs-Davidson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Hendersonville, North Carolina, NRHP-listed in Henderson County
Cold Spring Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States
Flat Rock Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, USA
Grey Hosiery Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Textile mill in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Henderson County Courthouse
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
King-Waldrop House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
Lenox Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Hendersonville, North Carolina
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Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Henderson County
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes15
Flat Rock Wood Room
Restaurant · Pizza, Barbecue · 2.0 mi
Check for Winter hours of operation
1501 Greenville Highway
We, Th, Su 11:30-20:00; Fr, Sa 11:30-21:00
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.5 mi
2724 Greenville Highway
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00; Fr-Su 11:00-19:00
Orr's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
3228 Spartanburg Highway, East Flat Rock
3 more on the map.
History
East Flat Rock was an incorporated town from 1926 to 1948, after towns the charter was repealed by local government and later by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1949.
From the History section of East Flat Rock, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hendersonville SE - Flat Rock
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
107 Upward Crossing Drive, Flat Rock
Mountain Inn & Suites Flat Rock
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
755 Upward Rd, Flat Rock
Quality Inn & Suites Hendersonville - Flat Rock
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
111 Commercial Boulevard, Flat Rock
Churches and places of worship13
Grace Blue Ridge
Church · Presbyterian, Pca · 2.0 mi
109 Florence Street, Hendersonville
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare1
Map of East Flat Rock
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 26°F | 5.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 4.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 5.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 5.3 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hendersonville 1 Ne Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Henderson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Barker Heights 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Hendersonville 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Dana 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Balfour 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Columbus 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Avery Creek 15 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Brevard 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Biltmore Forest 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Bent Creek 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Asheville 21 mi north, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Waverly, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Henderson County, NC 1905 Courthouse, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Hendersonville 1, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Victoria Stauffenberg, Public domain
- Reese House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Ehringhaus and Fourth, Hendersonville, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Cedars (Hendersonville), Mx. Granger, CC0
- Clarke-Hobbs-Davidson House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Grey Hosiery Mill Hendersonville, NC, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Claddagh Inn, Mx. Granger, CC0
- King Waldrop House, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Hendersonville, NC Train Station view from across the tracks, Todd McDougal, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Inn on Church, Mx. Granger, CC0
- Mary Mills Coxe house, Indigrrl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Items on display at the Mineral and Lapidary Museum, Mx. Granger, CC0
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