Fletcher in Henderson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Fox, Jr.
1863-1919
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 17, 2008
1. John Fox, Jr. Marker
He was the interpreter of "The Heart of The Hills" and endeared to thousands of readers by the charm and truth of his work.
Erected 1938 by the Friends of John Fox, Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 35° 26.547′ N, 82° 30.216′ W. Marker is in Fletcher, North Carolina, in Henderson County. It is on Old Airport Road (State Highway 1547) near Henderson Road (U.S. 25), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fletcher NC 28732, 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: Joel Chandler Harris (here, next to this marker); Dan Emmett (here, next to this marker); Sidney Lanier (here, next to this marker); Herman Frank Arnold (here, next to this marker); Albert Pike (a few steps from this marker); Francis Scott Key (a few steps from this marker); George Westfeldt (a few steps from this marker); Matthew Fontaine Maury (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fletcher.
Regarding John Fox, Jr.. The Rev. Clarence Stuart
this page online
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 17, 2008
2. John Fox, Jr. Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 17, 2008
3. John Fox, Jr. Marker
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4. John Fox, Jr.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 892 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on February 24, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
