Murphy in Cherokee County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Nuya Saligugi
(Cherokee for Stone Turtle)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 20, 2016
1. Nuya Saligugi Marker
ancient man in a soapstone
quarry near Nottely River,
4 miles west of Murphy.
Moved here for protection
and study.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 35° 5.2′ N, 84° 1.983′ W. Marker is in Murphy, North Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Peachtree Street and Alpine Street on Peachtree Street. Located in front of the Cherokee Historical Museum & the Murphy Police Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 87 Peachtree Street, Murphy NC 28906, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Powered 500 Pound Hammer (here, next to this marker); Cherokee Heritage Trails (here, next to this marker); Prison Cell Door (a few steps from this marker); Unicoi Turnpike Trail (a few steps from this marker); Cherokee War (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harshaw Chapel and Cemetery (about 500 feet away); 60 Sons of North Carolina (about 600 feet away); Cherokee County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Murphy.
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 20, 2016
2. Nuya Saligugi Marker & soapstone carved turtle.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, October 20, 2016
3. Nuya Saligugi Marker in front of police department and museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2016, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
