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Highlands in Macon County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Thomas Harbison

1862 - 1936

 
 
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Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 19, 2009
1. Thomas Harbison Marker
Inscription. Botanist and educator. Pioneer in the study of flora, southeastern U.S. Highlands his base after 1886; taught here.
 
Erected 2003 by North Carolina Office of Archive and History. (Marker Number Q-55.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EducationHorticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
 
Location. 35° 3.203′ N, 83° 11.811′ W. Marker is in Highlands, North Carolina, in Macon County. Marker is on North 4th Street (U.S. 64). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highlands NC 28741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highlands Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Highlands Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moccasin War (about 300 feet away); The Old Edwards Inn (about 400 feet away); Highlands First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); The Episcopal Church of the Incarnation (about 700 feet away); Elizabeth Wright Prince House (about 700 feet away); Samuel T. Kelsey (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highlands.
 
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Thomas Harbison Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 19, 2009
2. Thomas Harbison Marker
Thomas Harbison Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, July 19, 2009
3. Thomas Harbison Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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