Tomotla is an unincorporated community along the Valley River in Cherokee County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[1]
History
A post office called Tomotla was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1948.[2] The name "Tomotla" is derived from the Yamasee Indians.[3] The name variant "Tomotley" was also used for more than one historic Cherokee town.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tomotla, North Carolina
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ↑ "Community Backstory". Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
35°08′05″N 83°59′04″W / 35.13472°N 83.98444°W
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