Wolfe’s Angel

Author Thomas Wolfe’s first novel was “Look Homeward, Angel,” in which there are constant references to an angel statue imported from Italy. This was among the statues which Wolfe’s father sold from the porch of his tombstone shop in Asheville.

Getting There & Details

Address
Oakdale Cemetery US 64 W.Hendersonville, NC 28739
Phone
(800)828-4244
Website
www.historichendersonville.org
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