ELISHA MITCHELL 1793-1857
Scientist and professor. Died in attempt to prove this mountain highest in eastern U.S. Grave is at the summit, 285 yds. S.
N-38Yancey County
Where it stands. NC 128 at Mount Mitchell State Park
It was during the days of the black revolution, and they wanted me to do a ‘foam-in’ demonstration in the streets, with women running down the streets waving hair spray cans. I said I would never do that.
