Hillsboro
historic site
- Material
- metal
- Inscription
- Here Gen. WW Averell camped before the Battle of Droop Mountain and after his raid to Salem, Virginia. In 1865. Settlements were made in the vicinity in the 1760s by John McNoel and the Kinnisons. Birthplace of Pearl Buck.
- 4.0 mi off the Highland Scenic HighwayNational
- 24.0 mi off the Midland TrailNational
Overlooks nearby
- Little Laurel Overlook · 14 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:25 | 18:58 | 19:33 |
| June solstice | 05:59 | 20:08 | 20:48 |
| September equinox | 07:09 | 18:45 | 19:20 |
| December solstice | 07:34 | 16:24 | 17:05 |
Local time (America/New_York).
38.13861, -80.20765
Elevation 705 m (modelled from terrain)