Near Murphy in Cherokee County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hiwassee Dam
Erected 2001 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number Q-54.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 6.827′ N, 84° 14.087′ W. Marker is near Murphy, North Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Hiwassee Dam Access Road (County Highway 1314) and State Highway 294, on the right when traveling north on Hiwassee Dam Access Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Murphy NC 28906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North Carolina / Georgia (approx. 9.2 miles away); The Tennessee Overhill Experience (approx. 9.8 miles away in Tennessee); Hiwassee Mine (approx. 10 miles away in Tennessee); Discovery of Copper (approx. 10.1 miles away in Tennessee); Coker Creek (approx. 10˝ miles away in Tennessee); Gold Mining at Coker Creek (approx. 10˝ miles away in Tennessee); Unicoi Turnpike Trail (approx. 10˝ miles away in Tennessee); Early Gold Mining (approx. 10˝ miles away in Tennessee).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 7. submitted on November 8, 2020, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.