Wilmot, North Carolina
Wilmot is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. Wilmot is located along US 74, West of Dillsboro and East of Whittier.
Wilmot, North Carolina | |
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Unincorporated community | |
The Wilmot Swinging Bridge | |
Wilmot Wilmot | |
Coordinates: 35°24′08″N 83°18′47″W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Jackson |
Elevation | 1,916 ft (584 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Zip Code(s) | 28789 |
Area code(s) | 828 |
GNIS feature ID | 1023270[1] |
As the Western North Carolina Railroad constructed the Murphy Branch, Wilmot served as a whistle stop and a point of access to the railroad for area logging companies.[2]
References
- "Geographic Names Information System". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Following Wagon Trails - 1890s: Wilmot, WCU Digital Collections, Travel Western North Carolina (retrieved 2 Oct, 2014)
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