Zebulon B. Vance 1830-1894
Inscription
Civil War governor. He
led state, 1862-65, and
1877-79; U.S. Senator,
1879-94. Colonel, 26th
N.C. Regiment, 1861-62.
Birthplace 6 miles N.E.
Location
AddressUS 19/23 Business at SR 1003 (Reems Creek Road) south of Weaverville
CityWeaverville
CountyBuncombe
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.679950, -82.572680
Sources
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