NC Gazetteer

Pearson's Falls

A waterfall in Polk County
SW Polk County between town of Saluda and city of Tryon on Colt Creek. Named for Charles William Pearson, former owner of the site. The falls tumble over 75 ft. of rugged rocks. The surrounding 308 acres contain a wildflower sanctuary and herbarium. There are more than 200 different varieties of flowers and woodland growth there.