Topics Related to Environment

Chimney Rock (O-82)

Granite monolith. Site acquired by Lucius Morse in 1902. Developed into tourist attraction. State park, 2007. One mi. S.

Andre Michaux (O-28)

French botanist, pioneer in studying flora of western North Carolina, passed through Lincolnton, July 24, Sept. 11, 1794, and April 29, 1795.

Elisha Mitchell 1793-1857 (N-38)

Scientist and professor. Died in attempt to prove this mountain highest in eastern U.S. Grave is at the summit, 285 yds. S.

Andre Michaux (N-21)

French botanist, pioneer in studying flora of western North Carolina. Spent nights of Sept. 8, 1794, and May 2, 1795, at "Swan Ponds," 3 mi. S.W.

Andre Michaux (N-20)

French botanist, pioneer in studying flora of western North Carolina, visited Roan Mountain, 12 miles north, August 16, 1794, and May 6, 1795.

Asa Gray (N-19)

American botanist and Harvard professor. In July, 1841, investigated flora of this region. He visited Roan Mountain, 12 miles north.

Blue Ridge Parkway (M-49)

First rural national parkway. Construction began near here on September 11, 1935.

Pilot Mountain (M-26)

Landmark for Indians and pioneer settlers. Elevation 2,420 feet. State park since 1968. Stands 3 miles west.

The Brown Creek Soil Conservation District - First in America (KK-1)

Location: US 74 east of Polkton
County: Anson
Original Date Cast: 1962

(The Brown Creek Soil Conservation District marker is an oversized marker with extended text. That text follows.)

Henderson Luelling 1809-1878 (K-66)

"Johnny Appleseed of the West." Travelled to Oregon 1847 with West Coast's first grafted apple trees. Till 1822 he lived 2 miles NE.