Maggie Valley, NC

The Valley was named after Maggie Mea Setzer Pylant on May 10, 1904. Since it was her father John Sidney Setzer who wrote the United States postal service asking for permission to build a post office in their area. At the time they were not even a town so they had no town name.

Mr. Setzer was told they would have to be an established town before they could set up a post office. They informed him to submit three names and they would pick one, her father submitted his three daughters names. They sent him back their choice, Maggie so the town became Maggie Valley.

Ms. Setzer died in 1979 at age 88 but to honor her the town of Maggie Valley has two women who take turns walking around in the period costume of Maggie Setzer. A yellow prairie bonnet, red ankle length skirt, green blouse and yellow apron. They stroll the streets of Maggie chatting to visitors and waving to passing cars so keep your eyes open when your here for "Maggie"!

Maggie Valley is a perfect vacation spot for the entire family or for a romantic getaway.
Deep within the Smoky Mountains is a valley unlike you've ever seen. Far from big cities and beyond the expectations of its visitors, Maggie Valley is a place where nature offers its best and fun vacations begin.
The Smoky Mountains are the oldest on earth and provide wonderful experiences at every turn. Dominated by mile high peaks, lush valleys, rushing rivers, and more species of birds, plants, animals, and tree than anywhere else in the world, these mountains are nothing less than exhilirating. Quaint shops, respected artisans, parks, fishing lakes, historical sites, great entertainment are all part of Maggie Valley.