Swannanoa Tunnel P-46
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 35° 37.310 W 082° 16.320
17S E 384809 N 3942750
Located at Yates Avenue and Royal Gorge Road, Black Mountain
Waymark Code: WM16RYC
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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Longest (1,800 ft.) of 7 on railroad between Old Fort and Asheville. Constructed by convict labor, 1877-79. West entrance 300 yds. S.E.

North Carolina Office of Archives and History, 2008
Marker Name: Swannanoa Tunnel

Marker Type: Roadside

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