Watauga
Emily Prudden 1832-1917
Blowing Rock, NC
Missionary. Founded 15 western N.C. schools including Pfeiffer College forerunner.
Lesley Riddle
Old-time musician and song collector.
Stoneman's Raid
Boone, NC
On a raid through western North Carolina Gen. Stoneman's U.S. cavalry fought a skirmish with the home guard at Boone, March 28, 1865.
Stoneman's Raid
On raid through western North Carolina Federal forces under Gen. George Stoneman erected a palisaded fort here in April 1865.
Stoneman's Raid
Blowing Rock, NC
On a raid across western N.C. Gen. A. C. Gillem led part of Stoneman's U.S. cavalry through this vicinity, March 28, 1865.