Bowman Bluff, North Carolina

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

History

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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

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowman Bluff, North Carolina
  2. ^ "Henderson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on May 24, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
  3. ^ Kramp, Penn (February 22, 1987). "Tuxedo: It's not formal wear". The Times-News. p. 27. Retrieved May 23, 2015.

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