Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Thomas Wolfe's childhood home, immortalized in his 1929 novel, "Look Homeward Angel," is preserved intact as a lasting monument to one of the 20th century's most prominent writers. The house, originally operated as a boardinghouse by his mother, retains most of its original furnishings and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Tours of the 29 room house are offered hourly. The adjacent...

Overview
The childhood home of novelist Thomas Wolfe is one of literature's most beloved landmarks. Asheville's famous resident grew up in this Queen Anne-style boarding house built in...