Author of "Our Southern Highlanders" (1913) and other works, naturalist, librarian. Grave 3/10 mi. S.W. Mt. Kephart, 30 mi. N., is named for him.
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Historian, lawyer, and bibliophile. Gave to Asheville the Sondley Reference Library. His home is 2.7 mi. north.
Building housed first the Pleasant Retreat Academy, chartered 1813. Later public library, museum. 1 block east.
Established 1812 under Wm. Hill, Sec. of State; James F. Taylor first state librarian, 1843. Moved here in 1968.
Oldest public library in North Carolina supported by local taxpayers. In 1898 opened its doors at site 1/2 mile west.
Historian, professor, & founder of the Southern Historical Collection at UNC. Born 1/2 block W.
Banker and attorney. Leader in credit union movement. Benefactor, UNC Library. Lived here.
Acting governor, 1771; thrice Chief Justice, 1750-1766; President of the Council. Owned large library. Home 7 mi. S.E.
In North Carolina was set up near this spot about 1700. Books sent from England by Rev. Thos. Bray.