Denver is probably Lake Norman’s best kept secret. Located on the western side of North Carolina’s largest man-made lake in Lincoln County, Denver is still an unincorporated community whose growth and development has not reached the levels of other lake communities, but is well on its way and new residents are attracted to is incredible potential.
Denver has an extremely rich history. First settled by Cherokee and Catawba Native Americans, residents of Scotch-Irish and German descendants from the north would eventually come to what was known then as Dry Pond to live in Denver. As the site of some notable Revolutionary War battles, Denver would eventually continue to develop as the railroad expanded into eastern Lincoln County. Once the Cowans Ford Dam was created in 1963, Denver residents found themselves living right next to Lake Norman, one North Carolina’s greatest recreation destinations.
Living in Denver means you have great opportunities to enjoy Lake Norman’s 32,500 acres of surface waters. Denver has an extensive business community dedicated to lake recreation life, and boaters, fishers, skiers and kayakers can find everything they need to take advantage of their location by Lake Norman. Although much of life in Denver is surrounds Lake Norman, the community offers a variety of events throughout the year to renew the community spirit, bond families and meet new friends. The annual Denver Days held every autumn is a festival that combines games, amusement rides, great live music and the kind special foods and treats that you look forward to having every year. Throughout the year, Denver residents enjoy using the camping facilities or attending concerts and craft shows at the Cross Country Campground or revivals and camp meetings The Rock Springs Campground, too. Denver might be small, but you can still find many grocery stores, a variety of restaurants and an array of retail and service businesses to suit your needs.
Denver residents have only a 25-mile drive south to reach downtown Charlotte for metropolitan attractions that include national sporting events and concerts, fine dining and cosmopolitan shopping and employment opportunities. Back home in Davidson, residents appreciate the serenity of their lake-side community which prides itself in its friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Denver is quickly adding new homes and businesses as people begin to discover its undeniable charm. If you are looking for a home in an up-and-coming community that has incredible lake access, provides residents a stunning natural landscape and easy access to North Carolina’s largest city, be sure to check out Denver’s real estate market.
