Murphy, County seat in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
This location serves as the seat of Cherokee County in North Carolina, positioned where the Hiwassee River and Valley River converge. The settlement spreads across gentle hills at roughly 490 meters (1,600 feet) elevation, surrounded by wooded mountains.
A trading post emerged here in 1835 under the name Hunnington and was later renamed after Archibald Murphey. The settlement became the seat of Cherokee County in 1851.
The town bears the name of politician Archibald Murphey and rests where two rivers meet in the mountains. Local traditions and community events reflect the residents' connection to Appalachian mountain life.
The settlement can be reached through Western Carolina Regional Airport and several main highways. Local bus connections link different parts of town together.
Fort Butler was built in 1836 as a gathering place during the Cherokee removal. The region now attracts Bitcoin mining companies drawn by lower electricity costs.
Location: Cherokee County
Inception: 1835
Elevation above the sea: 489 m
Website: http://townofmurphync.com
GPS coordinates: 35.08972,-84.03000
Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:27
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