Thomas Harbison 1862-1936
Inscription
Botanist and educator.
Pioneer in the study of
flora, southeastern U.S.
Highlands his base after
1886; taught here.
Location
AddressUS 64 (North Fourth Street) in Highlands
CityHighlands
CountyMacon
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.053410, -83.196740
Sources
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