Dr. Lucius B. Morse, Hiram B. Morse, and Asahel U. Morse were three brothers whose vision and faith developed Chimney Rock and made the beauty of its area accessible to future generations. Through the inspiration and personal organizational ability of Dr. Lucius B. Morse, the dam creating Lake Lure was finished in 1926, and in 1927 the town of Lake Lure was incorporated. In 1949 Hiram B. Morse saw completed a dream long held by the brothers, an elevator that made Chimney Rock more easily reached by everyone. Guilford Nanney, superintendent of Chimney Rock for over 30 years, used his technical skill to construct the trail system over the mountain, build many buildings, and maintain the property through all weathers.