Topics Related to Transportation

First electric trolley system in N.C. opened, Feb. 1, 1889, bolstering regional tourism. Served train depot 1/4 mile S.E.

Route used by Indians & settlers in crossing the Blue Ridge. Named for Capt. Thomas Howard, 1776 militia leader.

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.

Est. by Bedford Sherrill, 1834. Served travelers crossing Hickory Nut Gap until 1909. Stands 300 yards south.

Indian path across the mountains used by early settlers and in 1810 by Bishop Francis Asbury. Trail passed nearby.

An old Indian path across mountains used by early settlers and in 1810 by Bishop Asbury. Trail passed nearby.

Longest (1,800 ft.) of 7 on railroad between Old Fort and Asheville. Constructed by convict labor, 1877-79. West entrance 300 yds. S.E.

Governor, 1913-1917. He created the state highway & fisheries commissions, est. Mt. Mitchell State Park. Lived 1/2 mi. W.

Manufacturer of horse-drawn wooden wagons. At peak capacity produced 1000 per month. Operated from 1880 to 1940s 1/10 mile north.

The steepest, standard gauge, mainline railway grade in the U.S. Opened in 1878; three mi. long. Crests here.