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 3 July 2019.
  3. "Community Backstory". Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 3 July 2019.


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