Ashwood

S Bladen County, was the home of William Bartram, uncle of the naturalist of the same name. The naturalist lived there 1761-65 and 1770-72. It was called Ashwood by John Baptista Ashe, a previous owner, as early as 1731. It was on the right bank of Cape Fear River, approx. 5 mi. NE of Council. Only a cellar excavation and some chimney brick remain to mark the site.