Franklin in Macon County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Silas McDowell
1795-1879
Erected 1990 by Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number Q-50.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 8.535′ N, 83° 17.645′ W. Marker is in Franklin, North Carolina, in Macon County. Marker is at the intersection of Highlands Road (U.S. 64) and Peaceful Cove Road, on the right when traveling west on Highlands Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin NC 28734, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nikwasi Mound (approx. 5.4 miles away); Nikwasi (approx. 5.4 miles away); Built in 1921 (approx. 5.6 miles away); Gem Mining (approx. 5.6 miles away); The North Carolina Bartram Trail (approx. 5.6 miles away); Battle of Echoe (approx. 5.6 miles away); Macon County Confederate Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); William Bartram Naturalist (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
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