Tomotla, North Carolina

Tomotla in 2024

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 Native Americans. ^[3] The meaning of the name is unknown. ^[4] The name variant "Tomotley" was also used for more than one historic Cherokee town.

Notable people

• George Washington Hayes (1804–1864) – North Carolina politician who established Clay County and served as Tomotla's first postmaster

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tomotla, North Carolina
2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
3. "Community Backstory". Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
4. "J. T. Hayes, of Tomotla, Is Second Oldest Postmaster In Nation, Records Reveal". The Cherokee Scout. Murphy, N.C. June 23, 1938. p. 8. Retrieved March 6, 2024.

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