Historical Markers and War Memorials in Bakersville, North Carolina
Bakersville is the county seat for Mitchell County
Bakersville is in Mitchell County
Mitchell County(10) ► ADJACENT TO MITCHELL COUNTY Avery County(18) ► McDowell County(26) ► Yancey County(12) ► Carter County, Tennessee(57) ► Unicoi County, Tennessee(8) ►
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French botanist, pioneer in studying flora of western North Carolina, visited Roan Mountain, 12 miles north, August 16, 1794, & May 6, 1795. — — Map (db m84685) HM
American botanist and Harvard professor. In July, 1841, investigated flora of this region. He visited Roan Mountain, 12 miles north. — — Map (db m84684) HM
Founded 1929 by Lucy Morgan (1889-1981) to promote traditional crafts including pottery, metal-working, and weaving. Campus 1 mile S.W. — — Map (db m79446) HM