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Troutman, North Carolina Real Estate Information

Troutman - Cultures Young and Old

If you are looking for a town with a rich past and the energy of youth, Troutman, North Carolina will fit the bill. There are 2,100 residents in this charming location with a median age of 38. The namesake family of the town had their beginnings with John Jacob Trautman, who was a Troutman Realtor. Engraved on his headstone are the various trades he practiced throughout his life – carpenter, hat maker, cooper, schoolteacher and, yes, realtor! He was reputed to have owned over 2,000 acres of Troutman, NC real estate in his life.

His children were famous for wagon making and set up shop at a major wagon crossroads during the 1850’s. During the building of a railroad passage, this area grew in prosperity. These Troutman, North Carolina properties began to be called Troutman’s and the name stuck. Troutman homes for sale began to spring up with the increased commerce of rail traffic. Following the Civil War, Troutman, NC homes were the residences for saw millers and furniture makers. As the trees were harvested, cotton and textiles replaced this industry. What began with the efforts of a Troutman Realtor developed into the exciting town we know today.

Located in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Troutman listings are a sought after commodity. The homes are historic and modern, appealing to all homeowners’ tastes. This lush Piedmont area of the state extends from the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the coastal regions. The landscape is characterized by its gently, rolling hills and moderately fertile soil. If you are lover of the water, choose from inviting Troutman, North Carolina homes for sale on the waterfront. Choose from cozy, wooded getaways or planned community Troutman properties, and enjoy all the relaxation and recreation the lake has to offer.

Unique to the Troutman, NC properties and Piedmont region in general is a style of music called Piedmont Blues. The genesis for this music occurred in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s with a great migration of Black Americans seeking a better life for themselves and their families. The finger picking and ragtime rhythm is a distinctive musical style that can still be heard throughout the performance spaces of the area. There are other cultural events and festivals on Troutman, NC properties throughout the year. Also, the Troutman, North Carolina homes will place you in the vicinity of the famous Carolina furniture makers. Some of the country’s highest quality home furnishings are still produced in the area.

 


Kurt Andreassen
Lake Norman Home Connection

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Cornelius, NC 28031
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