Swannanoa is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC in the Swannanoa Valley, between Asheville and Black Mountain, along Interstate 40. The area is known for its scenic beauty, proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and historic connections to Native American and Appalachian cultures.

The name Swannanoa is believed to have originated from the anglicized version of the Native American name Shawano or Shawnee, referencing a local Indigenous tribe, or from a Cherokee word meaning “beautiful river.”

Read more about the history of Swannanoa here

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