Record #:

3410

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

A controversy between Elisha Mitchell and Thomas L. Clingman over who was first to identify, climb, and measure the tallest mountain in the state ended tragically when Mitchell fell to his death, while trying to prove his claim.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 65 Issue 4, Sept 1997, p16-19, il, por

Subject(s):

Mount Mitchell; Mitchell, Elisha, 1793-1857