Bowman Bluff, North Carolina

Bowman Bluff is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[1]

History

A post office called Bowman's Bluff was in operation between 1856 and 1904.[2] The community probably derives its name from Mary Bowman.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowman Bluff, North Carolina
  2. "Henderson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  3. Kramp, Penn (Feb 22, 1987). "Tuxedo: It's not formal wear". The Times-News. p. 27. Retrieved 23 May 2015.

Coordinates: 35°18′13″N 82°33′42″W / 35.30361°N 82.56167°W / 35.30361; -82.56167

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