Saunook, North Carolina

Saunook is an unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. Saunook is located along US 74, west of Waynesville and east of Balsam.

Saunook, North Carolina
The Saunook Fire Department on Old Balsam Rd.
The Saunook Fire Department on Old Balsam Rd.
Saunook is located in North Carolina
Saunook
Saunook
Saunook is located in the United States
Saunook
Saunook
Coordinates: 35°27′06″N 83°02′40″W / 35.45167°N 83.04444°W / 35.45167; -83.04444
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyHaywood
Elevation
3,008 ft (917 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code(s)
28786
Area code828
GNIS feature ID1022513[1]

History

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Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Saunook was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe.

References

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  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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