Fletcher
Officially founded in 1886, Fletcher, NC, named for Dr. George Fletcher, is a growing, family-oriented town located between South Asheville and Hendersonville. This quiet community of homes with many convenient amenities has grown to be one of the most popular places for families to live. Incorporated as a Town in 1989, Fletcher has a population of approximately 5,121 and is located in Henderson County. Only 15 minutes from Downtown Asheville, 10 minutes from Hendersonville, and 20 minutes from Brevard, Fletcher is the perfect location for enjoying the beauty of the WNC mountains and the conveniences of suburban living.
The highly rated Park Ridge Hospital and medical campus is located a mere five minutes from the center of Fletcher, and the Asheville Regional Airport is a short 10-minute drive away. Excellent Henderson County Schools provide top-rated education for grades K-12, and Fletcher Community Park provides playing fields, greenways and playgrounds for active families and adults to enjoy. Only minutes from town are grocery and retail stores such as Target, Best Buy and Lowe's.
