Lake Lure Fun Facts
- Lake Lure is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States. In 2010 the town population was 1,192. Lake Lure was incorporated in 1927 and acquired the lake after which it was named in 1965.
- In 1902, Dr. Lucius B. Morse and his brothers Hiram and Asahel purchased 64 acres around Chimney Rock for $5,000. They later acquired enough land in the area to bring the total to 8,000 acres. Lucius Morse's wife Elizabeth is credited with naming the lake. Included in the area that became the lake, according to a blog entry by Russ Meade, was the town of Buffalo, believed to have been named for a nearby mountain that resembled a buffalo
- Lake Lure was a primary filming location for Dirty Dancing and hosted an annual festival event honoring the movie.
- In 1963, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the legislation that authorized the Town of Lake Lure to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of acquiring the assets from Stroud. The Town of Lake Lure acquired the dam, power company, and real estate of Lake Lure in 1965.
Shooting at Lake Lure
Shooting at Lake Lure was honestly a dream come true for me. I had such a fun time with Holly and Brandon. They were the sweetest couple ever. It was such a fun time from the start of the hike until we captured the lovely images of their engagement. I was truly blown away by the beauty of the lake. Brandon and Holly were exceptional because they have known each other since they were kids and grew up around the lake making it even more of a particular place when it came down to choosing a place to capture their love story. I truly feel honored to have shared such a wonderful day with them.
