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Asheville, North Carolina
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Pack Square is home to the Vance Monument, which honors Zebulon Baird Vance, a Confederate military officer and North Carolina governor.
Established in 1797, Pack Square has served as a central hub for community events and public gatherings in Asheville.
The Asheville Art in the Park event, held in Pack Square, showcases local artists and attracts visitors from across the region.
The square is flanked by significant buildings like the Asheville City Building and the Buncombe County Courthouse, both exemplifying early 20th-century architectural styles.
Pack Square is the centerpiece of the Pack Square Cultural District, which includes museums, galleries, and performance venues.
The square is named after George Willis Pack, a lumber baron and philanthropist who donated land for public use.
In the 1960s, Pack Square was a site for civil rights demonstrations advocating for racial equality in Asheville.
