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 / 35.37278°N 83.50417°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 | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1012685[1] |
History edit
Lauada Cemetery, located here, was created in 1943 during the construction of Fontana Lake to move grave sites from multiple cemeteries that now lie under the lake.[2] More than 1000 graves were moved to the cemetery upon its creation.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Lauada". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Bowling, Caitlin (April 24, 2013). "Cemeteries ensconced by park remain a source of consternation". Smoky Mountain News. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ News Staff (April 28, 2021). "Outdoor Leadership Club lends helping hands to Lauada Cemetery". Smoky Mountain Times. Retrieved May 2, 2021.