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| Title | Ranger Residence |
| Date | May 15, 1955 |
| Description | Ranger residence being moved, approximately 40 ft. from final location. Located in section 2G of the Blue Ridge Parkway. |
| Commentary | The Blue Ridge Parkway was the first parkway with which the National Park Service was formally involved. Although construction began in 1931 on Skyline Drive, it was not finished until 1951. National Park Service rangers working within the Blue Ridge Parkway are charged with protecting and preserving National Park Service areas. National Park Service rangers fall under two broad categories: interpretive and law enforcement. Ranger residences around the Blue Ridge Parkway provide areas from which National Park Service rangers can administer their duties. |
| Location |
Location Name: Section 2G Parkway Milepost: None
Latitude: 36.143989
Longitude: -81.717042 |
| Creator Individual | J.D.J. |
| Tags |
Architecture
Building Construction Employee housing Housing (National Park Service) National Park Service Photographs Structures Watauga County (N.C.) |
| Credit | Courtesy of the North Carolina State Archives |
