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| Title | Grandfather Mountain from Parkway |
| Date | August 21, 1939 |
| Description | Scenic view of Grandfather Mountain from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo taken by "EHA" (Edward H. Abbuehl) on August 21, 1939, Station 105, Section 2F (incorrectly stated as Section 2J on card), Milepost 301.5. |
| Commentary | Grandfather Mountain has an elevation of 5,946 feet (1,818 meters) and is the highest peak on the eastern escarpment of the Blue Ridge Mountains. |
| Creator Individual | Edward H. Abbuehl |
| Creator Organization | National Park Service—Blue Ridge Parkway |
| Tags |
Avery County (N.C.)
Caldwell County (N.C.) Grandfather Mountain (N.C.) Photographs Scenery Watauga County (N.C.) |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
