Fletcher in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dan Emmett
"Dan" Emmett
Composer of
"Dixie"
Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio
October, 29,1815
Died in Mount Vernon, Ohio
June 28, 1904
He composed "Dixie" in New York City 1859
Erected 1927 by The Newman Manufacturing Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1414.
Location. 35° 26.546′ N, 82° 30.212′ W. Marker is in Fletcher, North Carolina, in Henderson County. Marker is on Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) east of Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fletcher NC 28732, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Herman Frank Arnold (here, next to this marker); Joel Chandler Harris (here, next to this marker); John Fox, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Albert Pike (a few steps from this marker); Zebulon Baird Vance (a few steps from this marker); George Westfeldt (a few steps from this marker); Sidney Lanier (a few steps from this marker); Francis Scott Key (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fletcher.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.