Highlands in Macon County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
André Michaux
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 26, 2014
1. Andre' Michaux Marker
French botanist. First visit to North Carolina to study flora was June, 1787, when he traversed the Highlands Plateau.Erected 2013 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number Q-17.)
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. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1787.
Location. 35° 3.216′ N, 83° 11.982′ W. Marker is in Highlands, North Carolina, in Macon County. Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 64) west of North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highlands NC 28741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Soto (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Highlands Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Thomas Harbison (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Edwards Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Moccasin War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elizabeth Wright Prince House
Photographed By Don Morfe, April 26, 2014
2. Andre' Michaux Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2014, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
