NEW ON THE WEBSITE:1940 - Charles Overton English at site of English Chapel 1950s - Hatheway Floral Company 1954 Etowah High School students Civil War Union Monument erected 1985 HISTORY DISPLAY ~ ETOWAH LIBRARYThe Etowah Train Station, aka "the Depot"
& How Etowah Got Its Name SUBMIT A HISTORY PROJECT- HELP WANTED -
Thomas-Fletcher Cemetery, Pleasant Grove Road seasonal maintenance Vehicle access provided from gate on Pleasant Grove Road, then a short drive up to cemetery
1. Volunteer with lawnmower 2. Volunteer with gas-powered string trimmer Cuts begin April through October, about 1.5 hrs to complete the work. Cuts are every two weeks during June, July, Aug. Flexible schedule, working with two other volunteers, John & Leslie Martino. Please call Leslie @ 828-772-1932 - Thank You |
ETOWAH HERITAGENEXT MEETING:
June 4, 2018, Monday 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Etowah Library In Partnership with Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. ____________________________________ We are an informal group working on the
History of the Etowah Valley. Would you like to participate? - call - email - come to a meeting - 828-772-1932 ~ etowah28729@gmail.com ____________________________________ Click here for tax-deductible donation
to Etowah Heritage projects - Supported by community donations. Thank you! COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS - to date
1. History Display at the Etowah Library 2. Website for Etowah Valley History 3. Thomas-Fletcher Historic Cemetery Year-around upkeep wish list: outdoor bench &/or two chairs, side table |
Children walking on Etowah School Rd towards Old 64 railroad crossing. On left, behind the train, the roof of Etowah Train Depot. Photo courtesy of Gash family.
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E t o w ah
Translation: " tribal town " From the Creek / Muskogee Native American word e t a l w a To learn more: How Etowah Got Its Name |
This website is dedicated to Etowah
To explore, preserve, and celebrate the history and heritage of this mountain valley community along the French Broad River and Little Mountain, aka "Misty Mountain" (elevation 2420 ft) in western Henderson County, North Carolina. Today's internet technology brings opportunity to record and share information. This website is an educational and research endeavor that will discover more over time through ongoing study and reaching out to elders and others in Etowah and beyond. We strive to offer true information, facts, memories, and down-home interesting content for your enjoyment. Explore the Etowah valley, the mountains, the waters, the Native Americans of the region, and the winding road of History from the early days of pioneer settlement. Thank you for visiting. |
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