Fragments of an Earlier World

Grandfather's Profile

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Grandfather's Profile
The profile of an old man with beard prompted Indians to give Grandfather Mountain its name long before the pioneers. The mountain has several profiles, and this one, seen on N.C. 105 between Linville and Boone, N.C. is one of the most popular.

Publisher:

Hugh Morton, Linville, N.C.

MNM#01-01392

Reclining profile on spur of Calloway Peak, best visible from the north near Foscoe

GPS N 36° 7.042', W 81° 48.799'

 

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