BROUGHTON HOSPITAL
State facility for care of mentally ill; opened 1883. Named in 1959 for J. Melville Broughton, governor, 1941-1945.
N-39Burke County
Where it stands. NC 18 in Morganton
It kind of took on a life of its own and became the kind of cult thing. They think and believe that I will keep them safe, and I love the little kids and the way they look at it.