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| Title | Property of Robert L. Doughton Opposite 2D |
| Date | September 11, 1936 |
| Description | View of property of Robert L. Doughton in Laurel Springs, N.C. on milepost 248, section 2D of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Image taken from the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Headquarters and taken by A.S. Burns on September 11, 1936. Photograph labeled "view shows character of country in vicinity of parkway although not within sight of the parkway." |
| Commentary | Robert L. Doughton was a Democrat who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1911-1953. He represented Alleghany County and was instrumental in the construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
| Location |
Location Name: Laurel Springs Parkway Milepost: 248.0
Latitude: 36.41152
Longitude: -81.26287 |
| Creator Individual | A.S. Burns |
| Tags |
Alleghany County (N.C.)
Doughton, Robert Lee Landscape Laurel Springs (N.C.) Photographs Scenery |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
