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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Graham County, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Graham County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Graham County, NC (8) Cherokee County, NC (22) Macon County, NC (21) Swain County, NC (60) Blount County, TN (43) Monroe County, TN (34)  GrahamCounty(8) Graham County (8)  CherokeeCounty(22) Cherokee County (22)  MaconCounty(21) Macon County (21)  SwainCounty(60) Swain County (60)  BlountCountyTennessee(43) Blount County (43)  MonroeCounty(34) Monroe County (34)
Adjacent to Graham County, North Carolina
    Cherokee County (22)
    Macon County (21)
    Swain County (60)
    Blount County, Tennessee (43)
    Monroe County, Tennessee (34)
 
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1North Carolina (Graham County), Fontana Village — Appalachian TrailFrom Maine to Georgia
On Fontana Dam Road (County Highway 1245) 0.9 miles north of Fontana Road (State Highway 28), on the right when traveling north.
Whether you are a day hiker or an overnight backpacker, the Smoky Mountain portion of the Appalachian Trail is one of the most scenic and challenging of the Trail's 2,144 mile length. The distance from Fontana Dam to Davenport Gap is 68 miles. . . . — Map (db m155802) HM
2North Carolina (Graham County), Fontana Village — Appalachian TrailA Path to Conservation
Near Fontana Dam Road (County Highway 1245) 1.4 miles north of Fontana Road (State Highway 28), on the left when traveling west.
In 1921, forester Benton MacKaye proposed his idea to create an incredibly long footpath—one that would not only help preserve nature, but would create an escape for busy urban people across the U.S. He called it "The Appalachian Trail". . . . — Map (db m156034) HM
3North Carolina (Graham County), Fontana Village — Fontana Dam
On State Highway 1245 1.2 miles north of Fontana Road (State Highway 28).
length 2365 feet height 480 feet Built by TVA 1942-1945 as a unit of its multi-purpose system of dams. — Map (db m11084) HM
4North Carolina (Graham County), Fontana Village — Q 53 — Fontana Dam
On Fontana Road (State Highway 28) at Fontana Dam Road (County Highway 1245), on the right when traveling west on Fontana Road.
Constructed, 1942~1944, by the Tennessee Valley Authority. At 480 feet tallest dam in eastern U.S. One mile north. — Map (db m155763) HM
5North Carolina (Graham County), Fontana Village — Fontana Dam:Powering A Nation to Victory
On Fontana Dam Road 1.3 miles north of Fontana Road (State Highway 28), on the left when traveling west.
When Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, President Roosevelt knew he needed to act fast. In order to win WWII, the U.S. would need tens of thousands of new fighter planes and immense amounts of electrical power to build them But where . . . — Map (db m155981) HM
6North Carolina (Graham County), Fontana Village — Fontana's First Stewards:The Native American Heritage
Near Fontana Dam Road (County Highway 1245) 1.4 miles north of Fontana Road (State Highway 28), on the left when traveling west.
Fontana Dam is surrounded by land that is extremely rich in cultural heritage. In fact, humans have populated the region for more than 10,000 years. recovered artifacts link to a civilization called the Mississippian Culture living in the region . . . — Map (db m156035) HM
7North Carolina (Graham County), Robbinsville — Civil War in Graham CountyUnion and Confederate Raiders
On East Main Street (County Route 1106) at Court Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
During the Civil War, Graham Country (the part of Cherokee County) offered scant support to the secessionist cause, although both ardent Confederates and staunch Unionists lived here. The region was not financially dependent on slavery. Most . . . — Map (db m75453) HM
8North Carolina (Graham County), Robbinsville — Q 2 — Junaluskaca. 1779 - 1858
On North Main Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
Cherokee warrior, fought for U.S. in Creek War, 1814. Granted citizenship and land by N.C., 1847. Grave is one mile S.W. — Map (db m60260) HM
 
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