This well preserved cabin, belonging to Orlean Puckett, still stands along the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 189.9. The amazing story of Orlean's life centers on her legendary role as midwife. For 49 years she traveled the Virginia countryside into three counties, delivering over 1,000 babies. Aunt Orlean attended the last birth in 1931, at age 94 and past away at age 102. Unfortunately, none of her own 24 chidren lived past infancy.
Parkway planners make a strong effort to retain the pioneer look along the parkway drive. The Puckett Cabin is just one of many historic sites along the 469 mile route.