Near Brasstown in Clay County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

John C. Campbell Folk School

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 5, 2020

1. John C. Campbell Folk School Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Est. in 1925 by Olive D. Campbell and Marguerite Butler, who adapted the Danish folk school model to study of the region.

Erected 1986 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number Q-49.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 35° 2.385′ N, 83° 57.828′ W. Marker is near Brasstown, North Carolina, in Clay County. Marker is on Brasstown Road (County Highway 1564) north of Harshaw Road (County Highway 1558), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown NC 28902, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named John C. Campbell Folk School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trail of Tears (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Trail of Tears

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery (approx. 5.1 miles away); Prison Cell Door (approx. 5.1 miles away); Cherokee Heritage Trails (approx. 5.1 miles away); Nuya Saligugi (approx. 5.1 miles away); Water Powered 500 Pound Hammer (approx. 5.1 miles away).

Also see . . . John C. Campbell Folk School - A Unique History. (Submitted on September 15, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 5, 2020

2. John C. Campbell Folk School Marker

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Photographed By Tom Bosse, September 5, 2020

3. John C. Campbell Folk School

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 15, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.