Bostic in Rutherford County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The N.C. Lincoln Birth Story
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024
1. The N.C. Lincoln Birth Story Marker
The plantation of Abraham Enloe was about two miles northeast of this point. The story goes that young woman, Nancy Hanks, had been bound out to the Enloes by her mother, and in February, 1805, while on the plantation, gave birth to a boy whom she named Abraham.
Enloe arranged for Nancy to marry Thomas Lincoln, an itinerant worker, sealing the deal with cash, a team and wagon. Records show that Nancy and Thomas were married in Kentucky, and the presiding Deacon's account was of the young boy's presence at the ceremony.
The Enloe plantation was prestigious in contrast to the small subsistence farms surrounding it. The rich, watered bottomland provided well for the Enloe family, and the farm offered employment for many others.
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The North Carolina mountains and foothills were designated the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area in recognition of their natural beauty and living traditions of music, craft, agriculture, and Cherokee culture. This location is part of a regional trail of distinctive heritage sites. Ask for information at area visitor centers.[Captions (left to right)]
• Commemoration of Abraham Lincoln birth site on October 30, 1926 for the publishing of “Abraham Lincoln: A North Carolinian” by J.C. Coggins, Ph.D., LLO.
• Left: Interior view of Bostic Lincoln Center museum with period costuming.
• Right: Visitation of Lincoln birth site is by appointment only.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1805.
Location. 35° 21.731′ N, 81° 50.124′ W. Marker is in Bostic, North Carolina, in Rutherford County. It is at the intersection of Depot Street and North Main Street (North Carolina
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024
2. The N.C. Lincoln Birth Story Marker
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Cool Springs Cemetery (approx. 2˝ miles away); Memorial Trees (approx. 2˝ miles away); Elisha Baxter (approx. 2˝ miles away); Rutherford County Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Police Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Forest City Confederate Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Town of Burnt Chimney (approx. 2.6 miles away); Forest City (approx. 2.6 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,723 times since then and 423 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
