POLK COUNTY

Polk County Courthouse, August 24, 2021

11/15/2022

Polk County Courthouse (North Carolina) is a historic courthouse located in Columbus, Polk County, NC. It is still in use as a traditional county courthouse. It was built in 1859 and is a two-story, “T”-shaped, Greek Revival style brick building. The front facade features an engaged, three-bay portico with a plain pediment supported by four square pillars. Atop the roof is a three-stage cupola. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

One Courthouse Square
Columbus, NC 28722

Nina Simone Childhood Home

Located in Tryon, North Carolina, Nina Simone’s childhood home has been painted as seen above!

Nina Simone’s larger than life sculpture in downtown Tryon, North Carolina.

In downtown Tryon, NC is a sculpture of Nina Simone (Eunice Waymon) playing piano in a small park. Though small, it is a beautiful and well maintained park next to shopping and dining areas. She was an American singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist. Her music spanned styles including classical, folk, gospel, blues, jazz, R&B and pop. More on Wikipedia