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MOUNT MITCHELL RAILROAD

Opened Black Mountains to logging and tourism. Built, 1911-1914. It ran from point nearby to Camp Alice, 21 mi. NE.

P-72Buncombe County

Where it stands. Old US 70 at Old Toll Road east of Black Mountain

The conclusion, so vexatious to democracy, that wisdom and not popularity qualifies for rule may be forced upon us by the peril in atomic energy.
Richard M. WeaverIdeas have Consequences (1948)Born in Asheville, 14 mi from here. Carolina Quotes record

Nearby

  1. P-55STONEMAN'S RAID1.2 mi
  2. P-84MONTREAT COLLEGE1.2 mi
  3. P-21ANDRE MICHAUX1.2 mi
  4. P-98RAFAEL GUASTAVINO 1842-19081.2 mi
  5. N-32SWANNANOA GAP1.6 mi
  6. P-46SWANNANOA TUNNEL1.6 mi