The tract is adjacent to the Standing Indian area in the Nantahala National Forest, contains nearly 4000 feet of the Nantahala River, and lies on either side of the Waterfall Scenic Byway, which runs from Rosman in Transylvania County to Murphy.
The property has been in the family since the 1850s, at first as a hunting and fishing retreat then a site for family vacations.
“Many family traditions live on,” said Myra. “With this long history, my family and I decided we wanted this property protected from development. The LTLT was our solution. We appreciate working with the folks at LTLT.”
During the 1920s and ‘30s, the Ritter Lumber Company operated in one of the meadows. A thriving lumber town included a post office, commissary, hotel and school. A railroad hauled lumber down the river to be shipped away. In 1948, Myra’s father, Carl Slagle, retired to Rainbow Springs, and later, Myra inherited a portion of the property where both of her daughters now live. The property is currently used for farming and sustainable timber harvest.
“The Waldroop Family conserved their land because of their love of the land and the heritage that the land represents,” said Sharon Taylor with LTLT.
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