Historical Marker

Penland School

NC 226 at SR 1162 (Penland Road) north of Penland ยท Mitchell

North Carolina marker

Inscription

Founded 1929 by Lucy

Morgan (1889-1981) to

promote traditional crafts including pottery, metal-

working and weaving.

Campus 1 mile S.W.

Location

AddressNC 226 at SR 1162 (Penland Road) north of Penland
CountyMitchell
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.936703, -82.096946

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