The Palen Fence: An Example of Appalchian Folk Culture

TitleThe Palen Fence: An Example of Appalchian Folk Culture
Publication TypeMagazine Article
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsE. Evans, Raymond
MagazineSmoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter
Volume31
Issue Number4
Pages2-10
Date Publishedwinter
SubjectsFarms, Mountain life, Photographs
Description

Gives the history of palen (or pale) fences, describes their construction, and explains the reasons for their features. Includes nine photographs and one illustration that shows how to construct a fence like this.

Notes

Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society.