Aquone, North Carolina

Aquone is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, United States. Aquone is located near the Nantahala River 29 miles (47 km) west of Franklin.[1] Aquone had a post office until it closed on January 12, 1996.[2] The community's name comes from the Native American word egwanul'ti, meaning "by the river".[1]

Aquone, North Carolina
Aquone, North Carolina
Aquone, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°12′26″N 83°37′38″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMacon
Elevation
3,327 ft (1,014 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
28781
Area code(s)828
GNIS feature ID1018838[1]

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