Historic Dam Site
The stone ruins visible here are the remains of a hydroelectric generation station that produced the first electricity in Boone from 1915 to 1924. It served Appalachian Training School, now Appalachian State University, and 6 houses in Boone. The site sit
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Nearby in North Carolina
Primitive Camping Spot
Goshen Creek
- Free
- No water
5.0 km away
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Last verified: July 18, 2026. See our methodology for how we score listings.