Hothouse is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina.[1]
History
A post office called Hothouse was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The area was named for its numerous former Cherokee sweat lodges.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hothouse, North Carolina
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
- ↑ "Community Backstory". Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
Municipalities and communities of Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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35°1′15.2918″N 84°13′56.7030″W / 35.020914389°N 84.232417500°W
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