Valdese, NC
Valdese, NC, near Morganton Honda in Morganton, NC

Morganton Honda in Morganton, NC, serves customers from throughout midwest North Carolina who come to our dealership looking for quality Hondas or used cars. Valdese, NC, lies northeast of Morganton Honda and boasts a population of almost 4,500.

According to the town's website, a group of Waldenses, a religious group from Italy fleeing from persecution, founded the town in 1893 between Morganton and Hickory, NC. Unable to make a life of farming similar to the one they led in Italy, the settlers began to manufacture goods, setting up the backbone of Valdese's economy to this day. Valdese, NC, was officially incorporated in 1920. To commiserate the town's Waldense religious heritage, the Trail of Faith winds through the town, highlighting historic buildings crucial to the town's foundation.
Valdese, NC
The Waldensian Winery, located at 4950 Villar Lane NE, Valdese, NC 28690, also maintains the town's link to its history, producing wine in the same manner as the Italian travelers who first settled the area.

Remarkably, Valdese remains one of the few remaining strongholds of Occitan, a now-rare Romance language spoken in parts of France, Italy and Spain, and one of the only places in the Americas that Occitan is spoken. It is hypothesized the language traveled to Valdese, NC, with the settlers from Italy, who were of Occitan-speaking descent.

Valdese is home to the Waldensian Festival, an annual festival that celebrates the town's heritage, history and culture on the second Saturday in August. A bocce ball tournament, live music, an art competition, museum tours and vendors selling food and crafts make this a popular festival for people from around the region. In addition, the festival is the site of the Great Waldensian Footrace, which has expanded to include a 5K, 10K and one-mile "fun run."
Valdese, NC
Valdese is also the home of McGalliard Falls Park, a beautiful green space built around a waterfall that includes tennis and volleyball courts, a nature trail and picnic tables to accommodate families.

If you are interested in purchasing a new Honda or used car, stop by Morganton Honda at 1600 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655, or call our sales line at 888-379-1946. Getting to Morganton Honda from Valdese is easy and only takes approximately 15 minutes. Head east on Massel Avenue SE toward Italy Street SE in Valdese, NC. Turn right onto Carolina Street SE, and drive 1 mile to merge onto I-40 W. Drive 7.5 miles to exit 103 for US-64 toward Morganton/Rutherfordton. Turn left onto US-64 W/Burkemont Avenue and drive another mile. Our dealership will be on the right. At Morganton Honda, we look forward to seeing our customers from Valdese, Morganton, Hickory and Asheville, NC, soon!
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