Welcome to Montford, Asheville, NC's most historic neighborhood

Welcome to Montford!

Whether you are a visitor, new to the neighborhood, or a longstanding resident, Montford is a great place to be. A portion of Montford is a National Register Historic District. Recent years in Montford have witnessed the renovation of many of the neighborhood’s residences by individual families and a myriad of industrious bed and breakfast owners who have helped to restore the district to its former splendor. The residents of Montford welcome you. It’s the people here, through all their efforts, that make this neighborhood a great place!

For more of the latest news about what’s going on in Montford, see the “News & Events” column to the right.

The Morris Hellenic Cultural Center Event Venue

Now Available for Private Parties

Amy Cunningham, Center Event Coordinator

The newly renovated Morris Hellenic Cultural Center Event Venue is now available for your special events. We offer a convenient, affordable option right in our own neighborhood. We have [... click heading to read more]

The Dukes-Zurburg House, 30 Cumberland Avenue

Zoe Rhine, North Carolina Collection, Pack Memorial Library

T. Charlton H. and Elizabeth Dukes came to this area in 1868 from Charleston, where T.C.H. Dukes was born in 1820. They first lived at Bent Creek, then purchased property in [... click heading to read more]

Green Corner

Count Your Blessings

Mitch Russell

We’re blessed here in Western North Carolina with abundant clean water, sunshine, and beauty that I often take for granted. So it’s ironic that, given the opportunity, I’ll talk the ear off of anyone [... click heading to read more]