Tryon resident John Vining suggested the marker.&bsp; Michael McCue and Mark Byington provided text.&bsp; Funds to purchase the marker recognizing Tryon&squo;s most valued icon are part of a N.C. Rural Center grant awarded to the partnering organizations of Town of Tryon, Tryon Downtown Development Association (TDDA), and Tryon&squo;s Small Town Main Street program.&bsp; Sewah Studios of Marietta, Ohio cast the work. (above photo by Jeff Byrd)