Elisha Mitchell N-38
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
N 35° 45.981 W 082° 15.926
17S E 385611 N 3958772
Located in the parking lot on top of Mount Mitchell.
Waymark Code: WM17HEY
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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Scientist and professor. Died in attempt to prove this mountain highest in eastern U. S. Grave is at the summit, 285 yds. S.
Marker Name: Elisha Mitchell

Marker Type: Roadside

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