Pack Square Park Explained

Pack Square Park
Coordinates:35.5955°N -82.5493°W
Namesake:George W. Pack
Maint:City of Asheville
Location:Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Postal Code:28801
North:College Street
East:Court Plaza
South:Marjorie Street
West:South Spruce Street

Pack Square Park is a public square in Asheville, North Carolina.[1] [2] Situated immediately west of Asheville City Hall and Buncombe County Courthouse and established in 1903, it is bounded by South Spruce Street to the west, College Street to the north, Court Plaza to the east, and Marjorie Street to the south. In 2009, a memorial to Western North Carolina Veterans was installed on the northern side of the square,[3] while a covered stage occupies the eastern side.

The park is named for George W. Pack, who donated the land for its creation in 1901. The earlier courthouse, which occupied the location, was demolished and rebuilt a few yards to the east. The vacated parcel of land was named Pack Square Park in 1903.[4]

In 2009, the park was redesigned under the guidance of Pack Square Conservancy, a non-profit organization. City–County Plaza became Roger McGuire Green and mid-park became Reuter Terrace.

The park should not be confused with Pack Square (or Pack Square Plaza),[5] located around to the west.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pack Square Park Asheville, NC's Official Travel Site . 2024-03-16 . Explore Asheville . en-us.
  2. Web site: Pack Square Plaza Visioning and Improvements . 2024-03-16 . The City of Asheville . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2024-02-27 . Western North Carolina Veterans Memorial, Asheville . 2024-03-16 . The American Legion . en.
  4. Web site: Pack Square Park, Downtown Asheville . 2024-03-16 . RomanticAsheville.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2023-07-26 . Community input leads to new vision for Asheville’s Pack Square Plaza . 2024-03-16 . BPR . en.