Silas McDowell (1795-1879) was a self-educated Renaissance sage, who lived near Franklin and promoted Highlands for 30 years before Kelsey and Hutchinson founded the town. He was famous for his discovery of the no-frost "thermal belt" in the Southern Appalachians. Photo ca. 1960.
| Collection | Photocopy Collection |
| Date of photo | 1860 |
| Object ID | C-2006.5.7.3 |
| Object Name | Computer, Digital |
| People | McDowell, Silas |
| Title | Walk in the Park 2006: Silas McDowell |