Saunook, North Carolina facts for kids
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Saunook, North Carolina
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 Saunook, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Saunook, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| Elevation | 3,008 ft (917 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code(s) |
28786
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| Area code(s) | 828 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1022513 |
Saunook is an unincorporated community in Haywood County, North Carolina, United States. Saunook is located along US 74, west of Waynesville and east of Balsam.
History
Prior to European colonization, the area that is now Saunook was inhabited by the Cherokee people and other Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, a federally recognized tribe.
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