Historic Latta Plantation
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
N 35° 21.936 W 080° 53.944
17S E 509169 N 3913592
This marker denotes the last remaining cotton plantation open to the public. Mr. James Latta was a prominent farmer in the area. His home is open to tours.
Waymark Code: WMX6B5
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Marker text is as follows:

"Historic Latta Plantation

Circa 1800

Historic home of James Latta (1775-1837) last remaining Catwaba River cotton plantation open to the public. Sample sons fought at Gettysburg in General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virgina.

Plantation 3 miles west on Sample Road."
Marker Name: Historic Latta Plantation

Marker Type: Roadside

Required Waymark Photo: yes

Related Web Link: Not listed

Local North Carolina markers without State Number Designation: Not listed
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