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| Title | Jesse Brown Cabin |
| Date | November 29, 1973 |
| Description | Photograph shows a front angle of the wooden cabin and lean-to porch owned by Jesse Brown, now located in the E. B. Jeffress park near mile post 272.5 in section 2E of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by C. E. Westveer on November 29, 1973. |
| Commentary | Jesse Brown was an African-American preacher and he lead a small community of Baptists in the area. There is some discussion if the house has been moved, but it is now located within the E.B. Jeffress Park, a senator associated with black rights. |
| Location |
Location Name: E.B. Jeffress Park Parkway Milepost: 272.0
Latitude: 36.2416667
Longitude: -81.4833333 |
| Creator Individual | C.E. Westveer |
| Tags |
Brown, Jesse
Building Cabins E.B. Jeffress Park (N.C.) Photographs Residential building Rustic cabins |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
