Puckett Cabin

Puckett Cabin (HM2CLT)

Location: Hillsville, VA 24343 Carroll County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 38.582', W 80° 32.82'

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Born in 1837, "Aunt" Orelena Hawks Puckett lived here during the latter of her 102 years. She was often heard to say, "The forest was green when I was a-born and I'm green yet." A bride at 16, Puckett and her husband first farmed below nearby Groundhog Mountain.

Mrs. Puckett was past age 50 when she began a long career of midwifery. She assisted at the births of more than 1000 babies, delivering the last in 1939, the year she died. It has, been said she never lost a child or mother through her own fault. Ironically, none of Mrs. Puckett's own 24 children lived beyond infancy.

Regardless of weather, "Aunt" Orelena went wherever and whenever called. Sometimes on horseback, often walking, the midwife brought assurance and kindness to all she visited. When she began her practice around 1890 her fee was one dollar, and "when times was good," six dollars. Often receiving food or other goods in lieu of money, she generously shared all she had with neighbors or those in need. Today, Orelena Puckett is remembered in this area for her witty, cheerful personality, as well as for her unselfish and skillful practice as a midwife.
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HM NumberHM2CLT
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Placed ByNational Park Service, United States Department of the Interior
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Date Added Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018 at 8:01am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 540493 N 4055369
Decimal Degrees36.64303333, -80.54700000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 38.582', W 80° 32.82'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 38' 34.92" N, 80° 32' 49.2" W
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Area Code(s)276
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2377 Groundhog Mountain Rd, Hillsville VA 24343, US
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