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

Tanneries

 
 
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Photographed By William Henry Myers III, February 18, 2008
1. Tanneries Marker
Inscription. Lost industry in western N.C. Bark used to process animal hides to make leather goods. Joseph Silversteen operated one here from 1901 to 1958.
 
Erected 2013 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number P-91.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
 
Location. 35° 8.747′ N, 82° 49.497′ W. Marker is in Rosman, North Carolina, in Transylvania County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Pickens Highway (U.S. 178), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rosman NC 28772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joshua Mountain and Early Settlers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mighty French Broad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); God's Children (about 300 feet away); The Eastatoe Path (about 300 feet away); The Queen City (about 300 feet away); Rosman Schools (about 300 feet away); Rosman Today (about 300 feet away); Making a Living (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosman.
 
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Tanneries Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 4, 2024
2. Tanneries Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2013, by William Henry Myers III of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on December 14, 2013, by William Henry Myers III of Seneca, South Carolina.   2. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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