Sidney Lanier birthplace
Sidney Lanier was born in this house (circa 1840), February 3, 1842. Lake Lanier - north of Atlanta is named for him. Jimmie, our trolley driver, told us he died in Lynn, NC near Asheville. I've never heard of Lynn and want to locate the crossroads as it's not on the official NC road map. I wonder if he didn't come to Asheville because he had TB and Asheville was a destination for many who had the disease. A Google search indicates Lynn, NC is between Tryon and Columbus, NC.
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