Settlers began moving into the valleys and mountains along the North Fork of the French Broad River in the early 1800s. Among the early settlers were members of the Bracken, Dunn, Galloway, Kitchen and McCall families.
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Apr 18, 2022 · To learn more about Transylvania County History and the families who settled here, visit the Transylvania Heritage Museum, located at 189 W.
Balsam Grove is an unincorporated community located in Transylvania County, North Carolina within Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest.
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A scrapbook describing the Balsam Grove Community through newspaper clippings and labeled photographs. Includes a typewritten history.
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The McCall Family at the Black Forest Lodge in Balsam Grove. From left to right: Henson, Riley, Hulda, Harriett, Belle, Lavinia and Jessie Miles McCall.
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Sep 25, 2023 · ... Balsam Grove Baptist Church has served the Jackson County community of Caney Fork for almost 150 years. photograph by Tim Robison. The ...