Civil War
ZEBULON B. VANCE 1830-1894
Civil War governor. He led state, 1862-65, and 1877-79; U.S. Senator, 1879-94. Colonel, 26th N.C. Regiment, 1861-62. Birthplace 6 miles N.E.
P-2Buncombe County
Where it stands. US 19/23 Business at SR 1003 (Reems Creek Road) south of Weaverville
If we delight in gossip, and are not content unless each neighbor is laid upon the dissecting table, we form a character unenviable indeed, and must be willing to bear the contempt of all the truly good, while we roll our bit of scandal as a sweet morsel under the tongue.