Silas McDowell (Q50)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 35° 08.534 W 083° 17.647
17S E 291001 N 3891225
The originator of the thermal belt concept lived near here.
Waymark Code: WM9AG0
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member fatcat161
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1795-1879
Botanical and historical writer; horticulturist. Originated concept of a temperate 'thermal belt,' home stood 1/5 mi W.
Marker Name: Silas McDowell

Marker Type: Roadside

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