Crumpler, North Carolina

Coordinates: 36°30′14″N 81°23′39″W / 36.50389°N 81.39417°W / 36.50389; -81.39417

A Fraser fir from River Ridge Farms in Crumpler was delivered to the White House in November 2008. It was used as the White House Christmas tree during the 2008 Christmas season.

Crumpler is an unincorporated community on North Carolina Highway 16 in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. It lies east of Warrensville, northeast of Jefferson, and north of Chestnut Hill, at an elevation of 2559 feet (780 m).

History

Crumpler was named after Thomas Crumpler, its first postmaster.[1]

The Shubal V. Alexander Archeological District, Brinegar District, John M. Pierce House, and Thompson's Bromine and Arsenic Springs are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[2]

References

Specific citations
  1. Byrd, Fay (19 October 2010). Wilkes County Bits and Pieces. Lulu.com. p. 214. ISBN 978-0-557-49244-2.
  2. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
General references


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