Long Hunters of Transylvania County
Long hunter James Washington Fisher Jr. and his wife Darcus Levisa Fisher in their golden years Untamed and unnamed Transylvania County had a number of men known as “long hunters”
Long hunter James Washington Fisher Jr. and his wife Darcus Levisa Fisher in their golden years Untamed and unnamed Transylvania County had a number of men known as “long hunters”
Westall Vineyard in 1974 One mile east of Penrose, Thad Westall, retired Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army, owned and operated a vineyard from 1964 to the late
A car show was part of the first White Squirrel Festival in 2004 This year’s White Squirrel Weekend has started a new era for spring downtown events, and so
The Pisgah National Forest gate in the 1930s Many residents recognize old photographs of the gate that once graced the entrance to the Pisgah National Forest. This photo from
1917 campers from a promotional brochure for French Broad Camp for Boys. Jack Humphreys is front and center wearing black shorts. Summer camps are a vital part of the
The Federal Distillery Building circa 1990, front view Built by “Babe” Cooper in 1854, the federal distillery building still stands today on Highway 276 and is part of the offices
Art Loeb, Shining Rock Wilderness, 1963 In last week’s article, the Art Loeb Trail’s formation and location were described. In this second and final article, the focus will be
The original blaze for the trail — a yellow hiker’s silhouette, 1971 The Art Loeb Trail, the longest and most challenging trail in the Pisgah National Forest, winds through
The Girl Scout “Little House” today The Girl Scout “Little House” is nestled among the trees in Franklin Park and has been providing meeting space for Girl Scout troops of
Calvert Prison Camp Transylvania County has operated several jails in its history, including the original one located in the courthouse. However, many residents are unaware that a state prison
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