#Swain August 29
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For the month of August 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day County Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a fact about a county in the US. My focus is going to be on North Carolina, and today I am selecting SWAIN County.
In 1871 one of North Carolina’s last populated counties Swain was formed from Jackson and Macon County. Swain population is just about 14,100 according to the 2020 US Census. The county seat is Bryson City, NC.
Map of Swain is shown below outlined in red.
County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
- Share that fact along with where it is located with others
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
August 29th-Swain County
Here are three facts about Swain County
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Swain County is home to a significant portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the most visited national parks in the United States.
Cherokee Heritage: Swain County is rich in Cherokee history and culture, with the town of Cherokee serving as the gateway to the Qualla Boundary, the homeland of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Fontana Dam: Located in Swain County, Fontana Dam is the tallest dam in the eastern United States.
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