Lauada, North Carolina
Lauada is an unincorporated community in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. Lauada is located at the junction of U.S. Route 19, U.S. Route 74, and North Carolina Highway 28 5.1 miles (8.2 km) southwest of Bryson City. The SCC Swain Center, a satellite location of Southwestern Community College, is located here.
Lauada, North Carolina | |
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  Lauada, North Carolina  Lauada, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°22′22″N 83°30′15″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Swain |
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1012685[1] |
History
Lauada Cemetery, located here, was created during the construction of Fontana Lake to move gravesites from multiple cemeteries that now lie under the lake. [2]
References
- "Lauada". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Bowling, Caitlin (April 24, 2013). "Cemeteries ensconced by park remain a source of consternation". Smoky Mountain News. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
Municipalities and communities of Swain County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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