Murphy NC Community

Five Forks Development in Martin’s Creek Community of Murphy, North Carolina

By johnpoltrock | Published: February 9, 2009

Five Forks in Murphy NC Entrance Sign Five Forks is a gated subdevelopment in the Martin’s Creek community nestled in the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina. It is largely respected as one of the finer and better done cabin and chalet developments in Cherokee County. It is complete with a gated entrance that closes at dusk, … Continue reading Five Forks Development in Martin’s Creek Community of Murphy, North Carolina

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Overview of Murphy, North Carolina – The Location, Population, People, Real Estate, History, and Facts

By johnpoltrock | Published: January 28, 2009

Murphy is the westernmost town in North Carolina. Nestled in the Blue Ridge and Mountains, Murphy is the county seat of Cherokee County. The city limits of Murphy are actually quite small with a landmass of approximately 1,702.88 acres. On the same token, the “area” of Murphy is quite large. It comprises the entire zip … Continue reading Overview of Murphy, North Carolina – The Location, Population, People, Real Estate, History, and Facts

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Halloween at Konaheeta Park and on Duke Street was an Amazing Success in Murphy NC!

By johnpoltrock | Published: November 6, 2008

Halloween this year was celebrated at Konaheeta Park and at Duke Street this year in Murphy NC. It turned out to be a huge success! Trick-or-treating on Duke Street is a family favorite every year. Duke Street is located right inside Murphy city limits and is a residential neighborhood home to many of the area’s … Continue reading Halloween at Konaheeta Park and on Duke Street was an Amazing Success in Murphy NC!

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The Nottley River of Murphy, North Carolina

By johnpoltrock | Published: September 1, 2008

The Nottley River  in Murphy, North Carolina is unique since it a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) river. It is small and very clean. Nottley Dam is about 4 miles upstream, and development on the river is well managed. This means muddy runoff is not a problem and quickly runs clean after a rain. Despite increasing … Continue reading The Nottley River of Murphy, North Carolina

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US Forest Service Land – A Major Murphy, North Carolina Resource

By johnpoltrock | Published: August 10, 2008

The US Forest Service accounts for a tremendous portion of Cherokee County’s landmass. According to the Cherokee County Mapping Department, the forest service operates a whoping 93,169.87 acres of public land in our county alone. Having so much Forest Service, which is commonly known as the Nantahala Forest, is a huge asset to Murphy. Here are only … Continue reading US Forest Service Land – A Major Murphy, North Carolina Resource

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Owassa Road in Murphy NC

By johnpoltrock | Published: August 10, 2008

Very seldom do you see a place in the United States have a unique name. In Murphy, we see many Indian and other names which you’re unlikely to see anywhere else. Today on our way back from visiting family in Pensacola, FL, I noticed a sign I never thought I’d see! I took this picture from my Blackberry … Continue reading Owassa Road in Murphy NC

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The Benefits and Beauty of Lake Hiwassee

By johnpoltrock | Published: July 22, 2007

Lake Hiwassee is a beautiful lake situated in the mountains of Murphy, North Carolina. Being the largest lake in Cherokee County, it offers a lot to boaters, fisherman, campers, and more. It takes up 6,280 acres and is made by dams on either end. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is the government agency responsible for … Continue reading The Benefits and Beauty of Lake Hiwassee

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