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Yancey County

3 places on the trail: 3 highway markers.

Faith and congregations (1)Schools and colleges (1)Medicine and science (1)African American history (1)Writers, artists and musicians (1)

The young state, 1790-1860

N-38ELISHA MITCHELL 1793-1857Scientist and professor. Died in attempt to prove this mountain highest in eastern U.S. Grave is at the summit, 285 yds....

The New South, 1878-1929

N-27YANCEY COLLEGIATE INSTITUTEA Baptist preparatory school, 1901-1926. Two of the buildings later used by public schools. 1/2 mile northeast.

Modern North Carolina, 1930 on

N-14LESLEY RIDDLE 1905-1979Old-time musician and song collector. African American, he collaborated with the Carter Family, 1928-37. Grave 1/4 mi. S...