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ETOWAH HERITAGE |
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Translation: " tribal town " From the Creek / Muskogee Native American word e t a l w a Learn more: How Etowah Got Its Name Visit the Etowah Library and Post Office for displays about Etowah's history, including the original 1937 charter document of the Etowah Grange #984.
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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.
This website is dedicated to Etowah ~
To Honor the Heritage & History of the Etowah village community & Her Mountain Valley
To Honor the Heritage & History of the Etowah village community & Her Mountain Valley
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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.
Since 2014, this website aspires to be an educational and research endeavor that will discover more over time through ongoing study and reaching out to elders, WNC natives and others. 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 to the 1900s. Thank you for visiting. |
From the 1899 Pisgah Quadrangle Map, showing location of Money Post Office and Money Station, aka the depot. The full 1899 map may be viewed at the Etowah Post Office. Map image courtesy of Gary King.
Cropped image from: 1905 Rand McNally North Carolina Business Atlas & Shippers' Guide. Red numbers identify rail lines. Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division. https://www.loc.gov/item/2014588140/
More Helpful Links:
Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc. HendersonHeritage.com Henderson County Heritage Museum Transylvania Heritage Museum Center for Cultural Preservation, Hendersonville NC Western Carolina University - Mountain Heritage Center North Carolina Folklore Journal State Archives of North Carolina DigitalNC - NC Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources |
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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. |
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