Nikwasi, Franklin

Name: Nikwasi
Address: Franklin, United States

#2 among attractions in Franklin

Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

Nikwasi comes from the Cherokee word for "star", Noquisi, and is the site of the Cherokee town which is first found in colonial records in the early 18th century, but is much older. The town covered about 100 acres on the floodplain of the Little Tennessee River. Franklin, North Carolina, was later developed by European Americans around this site. ()

Abandoned: 1819Coordinates: 35°11'6"N, 83°22'25"W

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Nikwasi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Gem & Mineral Society and Museum - Franklin, First Presbyterian Church, Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, Pendergrass Building.

0.5 miSW
35°10'54"N • 83°22'52"W
The Gem & Mineral Society and Museum - Franklin, Franklin
13 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miW
Church
First Presbyterian Church, Franklin
16 min walk • First Presbyterian Church, formerly the Franklin Presbyterian Church, is a historic church in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. It was built in 1856 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. Restoration, including construction of new interior walls and updated electrical wiring, was undertaken in 1993.
0.5 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, Franklin
14 min walk • Saint Agnes Episcopal Church is a historic building located in Franklin, North Carolina, United States. It is a Chapel of All Saints Episcopal Church. From 1888 until 2014 St. Agnes was its own Episcopal Parish but in November of that year it officially merged with St.
0.6 miSW
Museum
Pendergrass Building, Franklin
15 min walk • The Pendergrass Building is a historic commercial building at 6 West Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina. The two-story brick building was built in 1904, and is a virtually unaltered example of retail construction of the period.
0.8 miSW
Georgian architecture
Jesse R. Siler House, Franklin
21 min walk • The Jesse R. Siler House is a historic house at 115 West Main Street in Franklin, North Carolina. It is prominently sited at the base of the hill on which most of the city is located.

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Which popular attractions are close to Nikwasi?

Nearby attractions include The Gem & Mineral Society and Museum - Franklin, Franklin (13 min walk), Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, Franklin (14 min walk), Pendergrass Building, Franklin (15 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Franklin (16 min walk).

Nikwasi, Franklin

Facts and practical information

Nikwasi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

The Gem & Mineral Society and Museum - Franklin, Franklin

First Presbyterian Church, Franklin

Saint Agnes Episcopal Church, Franklin

Pendergrass Building, Franklin

Jesse R. Siler House, Franklin

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nikwasi?