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Thank you to the Tryon Daily Bulletin for the coverage of The Top 30 Most Arts-Vibrant Rural Counties.
"The counties are presented in order with the highest-ranked counties at the top. These counties are all located outside of an urban area, as defined by the U.S Census Bureau."
Cultural Data lists Polk County at number 24.
"Polk County's recognition is a testament to its thriving arts community and the support for organizations like the Tryon Fine Arts Center, Tryon Painters and Sculptors, Tryon Arts and Crafts School, and more."
Tryon Daily Bulletin, July 17, 2024