Aquone is an unincorporated community in Macon County, North Carolina, United States. Aquone is located near the Nantahala River, 29 miles (47 km) west of Franklin.[1] Aquone had a post office until it closed on January 12, 1996.[2] The community's name is derived from the Native American word egwanul'ti, meaning "by the river".[1]
Aquone, North Carolina | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Aquone, North Carolina ![]() ![]() Aquone, North Carolina | |
Coordinates: 35°12′26″N 83°37′38″W | |
Country | United States |
State | North Carolina |
County | Macon |
Elevation | 3,327 ft (1,014 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 28781 |
Area code | 828 |
GNIS feature ID | 1018838[1] |
Municipalities and communities of Macon County, North Carolina, United States | ||
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County seat: Franklin | ||
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Unincorporated communities | ||
Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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