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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12UI_lees-school_Asheville-NC.html
A school for boys, conducted by Stephen Lee, West Point graduate, Confederate colonel, stood 1/2 mile north.P-29 North Carolina Office of Archives and History (Replacing 1951) 2007
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12UH_sherrills-inn_Fairview-NC.html
Established in 1834 to serve travelers crossing Hickory Nut Gap. In continuous service until 1909. House stands 300 yards south.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12UF_warren-wilson-college_Chanute-NC.html
Founded in 1894 by the Presbyterian Church as Asheville Farm School. A four-year college since 1966. 1 1/2 mi. E.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12SH_olive-tilford-dargan_Asheville-NC.html
Writer of fiction and poetry. "Fielding Burke," her pen name. Author of Call Home the Heart and Highland Annals. Home, 1925-68, was 1/4 mile N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12QS_william-moore_Asheville-NC.html
Captain of militia force which marched against the Cherokee in Nov., 1776. A fort which he built stood near here. His home was 200 yds. E.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12PP_locke-craig_Asheville-NC.html
Governor, 1913-1917. He created the state highway & fisheries commissions, est. Mt. Mitchell State Park. Lived 1/2 mi. W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12NP_swannanoa-gap_Black-Mountain-NC.html
Used by Indians and pioneers in crossing Blue Ridge. General Rutherford's expedition against Cherokee passed here, September, 1776.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12EM_dr-l-b-mcbrayer_Asheville-NC.html
Leader in fight against tuberculosis in North Carolina, Superintendent of State Sanatorium in Hoke County, 1914-24. His birthplace is 400 ft. W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12EL_mount-mitchell-railroad_Black-Mountain-NC.html
Opened Black Mountains to logging and tourism. Built, 1911-1914. Ran from point nearby to Camp Alice, 21 mi. NE.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12CH_asheville-normal-school_Asheville-NC.html
Presbyterian. Opened 1887 as Home Industrial School. Teacher's College 1892-1944. Stood nearby.
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