Town of Connelly Springs

Town Re-Incorporated

Re-Incorporation for the Town of Connelly Springs began in the 1980’s under the direction of long time resident, Dennis W. Tomlinson. Efforts to preserve the history and heritage of the once famous vacation resort and to prevent annexation by surrounding municipalities was the desire of the majority of Connelly Springs residents. Several town meetings to discuss re-incorporation were held.

In April, 1989, residents traveled to Raleigh to plead their case before the Local Government Committee of the North Carolina General Assembly. Re-incorporation was given support by Republican Senator Dan Simpson, Burke County.

A Charter for re-incorporation was approved by the North Carolina State Legislature on September 5, 1989.