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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U6G_bingham-school-historical_Woodfin-NC.html
A boys' military school, operated by Robert Bingham, 1891-1928. Moved from Mebane. Campus was 1 mile S.W.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FGO_battle-of-asheville_Asheville-NC.html
On April 3, 1865, Union Col. Isaac M. Kirby left Tennessee with 900 men including his own 101st Ohio Infantry for "a scout in the direction of Asheville." Three days later, local resident Nicholas Woodfin spotted the Federals on the Bunc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11KX_the-university-of-north-carolina-at-asheville_Asheville-NC.html
Established 1927; became Asheville-Biltmore College 1936. Moved here in 1961. A campus of The University of North Carolina, 1969.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11KW_buncombe-turnpike_Asheville-NC.html
Opened up western N.C. Built, 1824-28; the 75-mi. long route from S.C. line to Tenn. line, used by settlers & livestock drovers, passed nearby.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11KV_battle-of-asheville_Asheville-NC.html
On April 3, 1865, Union Col. Isaac M. Kirby left East Tenn. with 1100 men on a raid against Asheville. On April 6, Kirby's force was defeated by local militia under Col. G. W. Clayton. Earthworks remain 100 yds. N.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML2R_joseph-lane_Asheville-NC.html
Territorial Governor of Oregon, 1848-50, Vice-Presidential candidate, 1860, U.S. Senator, major general in Mexican War. Born 3 miles east
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML0S_francis-asbury_Asheville-NC.html
Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1784-1816, often visited and preached at the home of Daniel Killian which was one mile east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKX4_david-l-swain_Asheville-NC.html
Governor and political leader. President of the University of North Carolina, 1835-1868. Was born three miles E.
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