The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗The first settlement at Asherville was made in 1866 at the Asher Creek, from which the community takes its name. By 1910, Asherville had about 125 inhabitants.
Asherville had the oldest post office in Mitchell County. It opened in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.
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Nothing in Asherville is on the National Register yet
That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean Asherville has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Beloit, 6.7 miles away.
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1Talk to the stateEvery nomination goes through the State Historic Preservation Office. Owners, towns and historical societies can start one.
2Try a local or state list firstMany states keep their own register with a shorter form, a common first step for old barns, halls and schoolhouses.
3Write it upA nomination covers the history, photos and a map. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church’s page links to a real one.
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