Black Mountain in Buncombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

George Winslow Whittington

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 7, 2021

1. George Winslow Whittington Marker

Inscription. "My father lived and breathed Southern Railways. He would take us to the Black Mountain Train Depot and the Swannanoa Tunnel to watch the trains go by. I remember him saying, "I've walked track through these tunnels many a day."

Leslie Allen Washington

George Winslow Whittington (1900-1970), reportedly the first African American brakeman in North Carolina, was a respected resident of Black Mountain for 42 years. Whittington devoted his life to railroading, his tenure spanning the transition from stream-powered engines to diesel.

Content courtsey of family historian, Regina Lynch-Hudson

For more info visit: www.swannanoavalleymuseum.com

Erected by The Old Depot Association & Gallery and Swannanoa Valley Museum & Library Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 35° 36.939′ N, 82° 19.208′ W. Marker is in Black Mountain, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. It is at the intersection of Sutton Avenue and Cherry Street, on the right when traveling east on Sutton Avenue. Marker

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is outside the Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 Sutton Ave, Black Mountain NC 28711, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains and in Greater Asheville.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Town of Black Mountain (here, next to this marker); Up to Black Mountain (a few steps from this marker); The Center of It All (a few steps from this marker); Slavery by Another Name (a few steps from this marker); Comings and Goings (a few steps from this marker); Separate, Not Equal (a few steps

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 7, 2021

2. George Winslow Whittington Marker

Marker is on an old train car outside the Old Depot Arts & Crafts Center.

from this marker); Hustle and Bustle (a few steps from this marker); The Old Depot Association (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Black Mountain.

Also see . . . Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center. The link mentioned on the marker did not work (instead of .com it is .org). (Submitted on July 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.