Thomas Wolfe's Angel (Hendersonville, NC)

This angel, which marks the grave of Margaret E. Johnson in Hendersonville's Oakdale Cemetery, is mentioned several times in Thomas Wolfe's debut novel, Look Homeward Angel. The grave site can be found behind black iron fencing.



This marble statue was previously located at the Asheville shop of Wolfe's father, W.O. Wolfe.



Don't believe me? It's all written on this sign:



You can also see the childhood home of Thomas Wolfe in Hendersonville.

What To Know Before You Go

GPS Coordinates: (35.318773, -82.475963)
Location: Oakdale Cemetery, US 64, Hendersonville, NC

Rating