Cullowhee, Census-designated place in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States.
Cullowhee is a community in the western mountains of North Carolina, situated along the Tuckasegee River at roughly 645 meters elevation. The valley sits surrounded by forests and serves as home to a major university campus.
The name comes from the Cherokee language and references a legendary figure from local tradition. The region has deep roots in Cherokee settlement history long before European colonization arrived.
Western Carolina University brings students to the area, shaping local social life and the kinds of events that happen in and around the community.
Highway 107 connects the area to nearby towns and provides access to regional services and facilities. The surroundings offer typical mountain conditions with forest trails and riverside paths for exploring.
A large painted stone with Cherokee patterns sits nearby and displays ancient artistic work from the region. This rock art site is among the significant archaeological finds in this mountain landscape.
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