Lesley Riddle
Inscription
Old-time musician and
song collector. African
American, he collaborated
with the Carter Family,
1928-37. Grave ¼ mi. S.
Location
Sources
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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.
Emily Prudden 1832-1917
Blowing Rock, NC
Missionary. Founded 15 western N.C. schools including Pfeiffer College forerunner.
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.