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ETOWAH HERITAGEto discover & preserve
the history of the Etowah Valley 828-772-1932 ~ etowah28729@gmail.com |
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Translation: " tribal town " From the Creek / Muskogee Native American word e t a l w a To learn more: How Etowah Got Its Name Community Projects
Ongoing Thomas-Fletcher Historic Cemetery, since 2014 Cemetery Adoption - Mowing & Fix-up, March - Sept |
This website is dedicated to Etowah and the surrounding mountain valley
To explore, preserve, and celebrate the history and heritage of this 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 interesting content for your enjoyment. Explore the Etowah valley, the mountains, the waters, the people, and the winding road of History from the early days of pioneer settlement. Thank you for visiting. |
From the 1899 Pisgah Quadrangle Map, showing location of Money Post Office and Money Station, aka the depot.
Children walking on Etowah School Rd towards Old 64 railroad crossing. On left, behind the train, the roof of Etowah Train Depot, ca. 1920s - 1930s. Photo courtesy of Gash family.
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Material on this website is collected from various research sources, organizations, individual and family contributions. Additional material is original to the website. It is the nature of research that sources do not always agree, that new information arises over time, and the story is told anew. This work is intended to complement and weave into the fabric of other similar, ongoing heritage activities for Henderson County.
With respect, every effort is made to present information in a factual, balanced, and fair manner. Any possible misrepresentation of fact, mistake, or harm is not intentional and may be addressed by contacting the website. © 2014 - 2020 EtowahNCHeritage.org all rights reserved |
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