Brevard in Transylvania County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ranger's Dwelling

A home away from home

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 18, 2011

1. Ranger's Dwelling Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1882, by Hiram King this large, two-story home was purchased by George W. Vanderbilt to house his rangers. Ranger George Gillespie and his family boarded eight forestry students in the rooms upstairs. For two meals each day, Mrs. Gillespie fed the students along with her family. Part of the garden near the house became a seedling nursery for school projects.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 35° 21.121′ N, 82° 46.817′ W. Marker is in Brevard, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 276, 0.4 miles south of Yellow Gap Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pisgah Forest NC 28768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Commissary (a few steps from this marker); Hell Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith (within shouting distance of this marker); Schenck's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Wash Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Rock House Creek Lodge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Draw Road (about 300 feet away); Biltmore Forest School (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brevard.

Also see . . . Cradle of Forestry National Forest Historic Site

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. The Birthplace of Forest Conservation in America (Submitted on June 27, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 18, 2011

2. Ranger's Dwelling Marker

Ranger's Dwelling interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 18, 2011

3. Ranger's Dwelling interior

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 18, 2011

4. Ranger's Dwelling interior

Ranger's Dwelling image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 18, 2011

5. Ranger's Dwelling

Photographed By William Henry Myers III, October 18, 2013

6. Ranger's Dwelling Marker

Ranger's Dwelling Outhouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 18, 2011

7. Ranger's Dwelling Outhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 405 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6. submitted on December 9, 2013, by William Henry Myers III of Seneca, South Carolina. 7. submitted on June 26, 2011, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.