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Franklin, Macon County.
Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin is in Macon County.
Meet AppWT in Person Within 60 Miles of Franklin
- 16 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801: 56.6 miles northeast of central Franklin
- 141 Traction Street, Greenville, SC 29611: 59.8 miles east
About Franklin, North Carolina
County seat of Macon County set in the Nantahala Mountains of far western North Carolina, on the site of the historic Cherokee town of Nikwasi and long known for gem mining.
History of Franklin
- Promoted as the "Gem Capital of the World," with nearby ruby and sapphire mines and the twice-yearly Macon County Gemboree.
Landmarks and Places in Franklin
- Nikwasi Mound. Ancient Cherokee platform mound believed to be at least 1,000 years old.
- Scottish Tartans Museum. Museum of Scottish tartans and Highland dress that has operated in Franklin since 1994.
- Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum. Free museum of gems and minerals housed in the old Macon County jail.
- Nantahala National Forest. National forest surrounding the town, with hiking, fishing, and the Appalachian and Bartram Trails nearby.
- Cullasaja Gorge waterfalls. Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Cullasaja Falls line the Cullasaja River gorge along US 64.
Local reference: en.wikipedia.org
Franklin Map
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