Cherokee, North Carolina
Cherokee: a city in Swain County, North Carolina
About
Cherokee is a city located in the county of Swain in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Cherokee
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Swain County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4743,-83.3149 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:46:24 (13th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 28719 |
| Weather | 80℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cherokee is located at 35°28'27"N 83°18'54"W (35.4742700, -83.3148700).
Cherokee map
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Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastBest Things to Do in Cherokee
1Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, United States View details
Phone: +18284973481 | Website available
2Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee Reservation, Cherokee, NC 28719, United States View details
Website available
3Cherokee Bear Zoo
1204 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, United States View details
Phone: +18284974525 | Website available
4Mountain Farm Museum
Cherokee, NC 28719, United States View details
Phone: +18284971904 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Cherokee
1Cherokee Chamber of Commerce
498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, United States View details
Phone: +18287880034 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cherokee, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199731 | Southwestern Community College | Sylva (NC) | 28779 |
| 200004 | Western Carolina University | Cullowhee (NC) | 28723-9646 |
| 198668 | Haywood Community College | Clyde (NC) | 28721-9901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cherokee, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cherokee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cherok Post Office | Cherokee (NC) | 28719 |
| Whittier Post Office | Whittier (NC) | 28789 |
| Sylva Post Office | Sylva (NC) | 28779 |
| Dillsbor Post Office | Dillsboro (NC) | 28725 |
| Bryson City Post Office | Bryson City (NC) | 28713 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Cherokee, Iowa Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States with a population of 4,841 people.
- Cherokee, Oklahoma city in Oklahoma with a population of 1,492 people.
- Cherokee, Alabama town in Alabama, United States with a population of 999 people.
- Cherokee, Kansas city in Crawford County, Kansas, USA with a population of 428 people.
Other cities in Swain County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Swain County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bryson City | 1,443 | City in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America |