County History: MitchellRegion: Western Quick Facts County seat: Bakersville, NCPopulation: ~15,004 (2019 estimate)Mitchell county website People and Biographies Notable individuals from nursing history. Lydia Holman (1900-1960): Community health pioneer in Mitchell County. Resources Additional resources for further research. Articles and Publications A Model "A" Angel. (1990). Mountaineer Times.East, L.P. (1945, December). A memorable visit to Spruce Pine. The Health Bulletin, NC Department of Public Health, pg 5-6. Archives Report of the Holman Association, 1916-1917 [document] available through Harvard Library. Compiled by: Phoebe Pollitt
