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HIWASSEE DAM

Built by the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1936-40, to provide flood control and electricity. Dam is 307 ft. tall. 5 mi. N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used...

Built by the Tennessee Valley Authority, 1936-40, to provide flood control and electricity. Dam is 307 ft. tall. 5 mi. N.E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is...

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THOMAS HARBISON 1862-1936

Botanist and educator. Pioneer in the study of flora, southeastern U.S. Highlands his base after 1886; taught here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Botanist and educator. Pioneer in the study of flora, southeastern U.S. Highlands his base after 1886; taught here.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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THOMAS'S LEGION

William H. Thomas led Confederate "Legion of Indians & Mountaineers." Cherokee companies raised nearby in 1862.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

William H. Thomas led Confederate "Legion of Indians & Mountaineers." Cherokee companies raised nearby in 1862.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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CHEROKEE VICTORY

In the French and Indian War, the Cherokees defeated a colonial and British force from N.Y. under Colonel Montgomery near here, June, 1760.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

In the French and Indian War, the Cherokees defeated a colonial and British force from N.Y. under Colonel Montgomery near here, June, 1760.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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CHEROKEE DEFEAT

During the American Revolution, S.C. forces under Colonel Andrew Williamson defeated the Cherokees, nearby, at the “Black Hole,” Sept. 1776.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

During the American Revolution, S.C. forces under Colonel Andrew Williamson defeated the Cherokees, nearby, at the “Black Hole,” Sept. 1776.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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NIKWASI

This mound marks site of old Cherokee town, Nikwasi. A council of Sir Alexander Cuming with the Indians here led to a treaty, 1730.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

This mound marks site of old Cherokee town, Nikwasi. A council of Sir Alexander Cuming with the Indians here led to a treaty, 1730.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and...

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CONFEDERATE ATTACKS

Across the fields behind this marker the Confederate Right Wing made five attacks on Union positions to the left, March 19, 1865. They were thrown back by the XX Federal Corps.Plaque via North...

Across the fields behind this marker the Confederate Right Wing made five attacks on Union positions to the left, March 19, 1865. They were thrown back by the XX Federal Corps.Plaque via North...

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PAULI MURRAY 1910-1985

First African American female Episcopal priest; lawyer, activist, poet, & human rights champion. Wrote Proud Shoes, 1956. Childhood home ¼ mi. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

First African American female Episcopal priest; lawyer, activist, poet, & human rights champion. Wrote Proud Shoes, 1956. Childhood home ¼ mi. S.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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BATTLE OF ROANOKE ISLAND

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB4)

Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their permission. Full page here (NC Marker ID BB4)

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TOBACCO UNIONISM

Strike by leaf workers, mostly black & female, June 17, 1943, 1/2 mile W., led to seven years of labor & civil rights activism by Local 22.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Strike by leaf workers, mostly black & female, June 17, 1943, 1/2 mile W., led to seven years of labor & civil rights activism by Local 22.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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ANDRE MICHAUX

French botanist. First visit to North Carolina to study flora was June, 1787, when he traversed the Highlands Plateau.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

French botanist. First visit to North Carolina to study flora was June, 1787, when he traversed the Highlands Plateau.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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USRC MERCURY

U.S. Revenue Cutter in War of 1812. Patrolled Ocracoke Inlet. Escaped British ships offshore, 1813, to deliver warning of threat to New Bern.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

U.S. Revenue Cutter in War of 1812. Patrolled Ocracoke Inlet. Escaped British ships offshore, 1813, to deliver warning of threat to New Bern.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

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GEODESIC DOMES

Prototype domes built nearby in 1948 & 1949 by Buckminster Fuller while he taught at Black Mountain College.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Prototype domes built nearby in 1948 & 1949 by Buckminster Fuller while he taught at Black Mountain College.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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DASEMUNKEPEUC

Algonquian village at the time of Roanoke voyages. Home of leader, Wingina, slain by colonist, 1586. Abandoned in 1587, it was in this vicinity. Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Algonquian village at the time of Roanoke voyages. Home of leader, Wingina, slain by colonist, 1586. Abandoned in 1587, it was in this vicinity. Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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CARL SANDBURG 1878-1967

"Poet of the People," Lincoln biographer, & Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Lived, 1945-67, at "Connemara," 1/3 mi. W. Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

"Poet of the People," Lincoln biographer, & Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Lived, 1945-67, at "Connemara," 1/3 mi. W. Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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ROBERT F. HOKE 1837-1912

Major general, C.S.A. Promoted after victory at Battle of Plymouth. Led troops in Va. & N.C. Home stands 50 yards E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

Major general, C.S.A. Promoted after victory at Battle of Plymouth. Led troops in Va. & N.C. Home stands 50 yards E.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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INGLESIDE

Home built about 1817 by Daniel M. Forney, major in War of 1812, congressman, 1815-1818, legislator, and planter.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

Home built about 1817 by Daniel M. Forney, major in War of 1812, congressman, 1815-1818, legislator, and planter.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with their...

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PATRICK FERGUSON

Tory force led by Col. Ferguson camped nearby Oct. 4-5, 1780. Two days later Ferguson died in major British defeat at Kings Mountain, 5 mi. SE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

Tory force led by Col. Ferguson camped nearby Oct. 4-5, 1780. Two days later Ferguson died in major British defeat at Kings Mountain, 5 mi. SE.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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HIRAM R. REVELS 1822-1901

First black to serve in Congress. Native of N.C. Mississippi senator, 1870-1871. Operated own barbershop here, 1840s.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

First black to serve in Congress. Native of N.C. Mississippi senator, 1870-1871. Operated own barbershop here, 1840s.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program, and is used with...

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STONEMAN'S RAID

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry fought southern troops at Howard's Gap, 4 mi. north, April 22, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical Marker...

On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry fought southern troops at Howard's Gap, 4 mi. north, April 22, 1865.Plaque via North Carolina Highway Historical...

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