Flat Rock in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Connemara
Carl Sandburg Farm
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service
1968
Erected 1968.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 35° 16.421′ N, 82° 26.721′ W. Marker is in Flat Rock, North Carolina, in Henderson County. Marker can be reached from Little River Rd. (State Highway 1127). Located inside Carl Sandburg Home National Park, between Carl Sandburg Lane and Thomas Wolfe Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flat Rock NC 28731, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flat Rock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Outdoor Inspiration (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carl Sandburg (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Home for Champions (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glassy Mountain Trails (approx. 0.3 miles away); C.G. Memminger (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. John in the Wilderness (approx. 0.6 miles away); George A. Trenholm (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flat Rock.
Also see . . . National Park Service website. (Submitted on October 13, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
10. Outdoor Inspiration
Throughout his years here, it was Carl Sandburg's custom to spend many afternoons on this granite outcropping, sitting in a rustic bentwood chair. On his lap rested a plain tablet of paper and a lead pencil which he sharpened with a favorite pocket-knife.
Thus equipped and cloaked with the serenity of this forest, he wandered through his memories of people and places, balancing the sound and power of each word. Amid these cool, dappled shadows, he crafted his poems.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 12, 2008
12. A Home for Champions
Mrs. Sandburg had a deep interest in goats and developed a prizewinning herd in Michigan, but the goat herd needed more room and a milder climate. Connemara was what Lilian Sandburg wanted-a place where her husband could write, and she could raise goats. Lilian Sandburg bred champions. She earned world fame for her dairy goats and for her work improving the herd's bloodlines and milk production. In 1952 the herd numbered over 200, and helpers milked 50 to 80 does twice a day. In 1960 top doe Jennifer ll produced 5,750 pounds of milk, averaging 205 gallons a day. She became the all-breed American champion in milk production and the world Toggenburg Champion.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,021 times since then and 2 times this year. Last updated on October 13, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on October 12, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.