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Carl Sandburg bought a 245-acre North Carolina estate for his wife’s goat farm; it became the first National Park Service site dedicated to an American poet

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Carl Sandburg bought a 245-acre North Carolina estate for his wife’s goat farm; it became the first National Park Service site dedicated to an American poet

In 1945, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Carl Sandburg and his wife, Lilian “Paula” Sandburg, left Michigan for a 245-acre estate near Flat Rock, North Carolina. The move was driven in large part by Paula’s expanding dairy-goat operation, which needed more pasture and suitable farm buildings. Carl also wanted a warmer climate and a quieter place to … Read more

Dolly Parton funeral: Will the country legend be buried beside husband Carl Dean? Details here

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Country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, died after battling cancer. Her family plans a private burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville next to her husband, Carl Dean. (REUTERS/Anna Gordon)

Dolly Partonthe beloved country music icon, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday, August 25, according to her family. She passed away at 80 following her “brief battle with cancer.” Country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, died after battling cancer. Her family plans a private burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville next to … Read more

Who was Carl Dean? All we know about Dolly Parton’s husband, his death and their love story

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Dolly Parton, the iconic singer-songwriter, with her husband. (Dolly Parton/Instagram)

Renowned singer-songwriter Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of 80. The announcement was made by her nephew, Brian Seaver, in a video shared on Parton’s Instagram account. She was 80 years old. Dolly Parton, the iconic singer-songwriter, with her husband. (Dolly Parton/Instagram) “My name is Brian Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m … Read more