Tomotla, North Carolina

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
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tomotla, North Carolina
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  3. "Community Backstory". Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.

35°08′05″N 83°59′04″W


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