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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On Crimson Laurel Way (State Highway 226) at Hemlock Drive, on the right when traveling south on Crimson Laurel Way.
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
On Crimson Laurel Way (State Highway 226) at North Mitchell Avenue (State Highway 1211), on the left when traveling south on Crimson Laurel Way.
American botanist and Harvard professor. In July, 1841, investigated flora of this region. He visited Roan Mountain, 12 miles north. — — Map (db m84684) HM
On State Highway 226 at Penland Road (County Route 1242), on the left when traveling north on State Highway 226.
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