North Carolina Highway 141
Encyclopedia
North Carolina Highway 141 (NC 141) is a North Carolina
state highway
connecting Marble
to a community just outside Murphy
known as Peachtree.
. The northern terminus is at US 19
/US 129
/US 74, at Marble Road in Marble
; the southern terminus is at US 64 Alternate in Murphy
.
The route serves as an important transportation link across Cherokee County
, providing access for traffic from Marble
and Andrews
to the Peachtree community, where Murphy Medical Center
, the area's only major hospital, and Tri-County Community College
are located. Conversely, the reverse route provides quick access from these areas, as well as Hayesville
, to the Andrews-Murphy Airport
(KRHP).
The route passes through several small communities along the way from Marble to Peachtree, including Vengeance Creek and Rowland Hill.
.
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
state highway
State highway
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connecting Marble
Marble, North Carolina
Marble is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States.Marble's elevation is 1,680 feet . It has an area of...
to a community just outside Murphy
Murphy, North Carolina
-Household Income:The median income for a household in the town was $24,952, and the median income for a family was $35,234. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $16,908 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,926...
known as Peachtree.
Route description
The entire 8.1 miles (13 km) length of NC 141 is contained within Cherokee County, NCCherokee County, North Carolina
- Transportation :Cherokee County is well known in North Carolina as the westernmost of the state's 100 counties. Several US and state highways serve the county, linking it with other regions of North Carolina, along with the neighboring states of Georgia and Tennessee.US 64 - the longest highway...
. The northern terminus is at US 19
U.S. Route 19 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 19 in North Carolina traverses approximately across Western North Carolina; from the Georgia state line, at the community of Bellview, to the Tennessee state line, at the town of Elk Park. The designation from US 19 to U.S. Route 19E happens in Cane River, where US 19W splits from the...
/US 129
U.S. Route 129 in North Carolina
U.S. Route 129 is an north–south United States highway that runs for from the Georgia state line, near Bellview, to the Tennessee state line, near Tapoco.-Route description:...
/US 74, at Marble Road in Marble
Marble, North Carolina
Marble is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States.Marble's elevation is 1,680 feet . It has an area of...
; the southern terminus is at US 64 Alternate in Murphy
Murphy, North Carolina
-Household Income:The median income for a household in the town was $24,952, and the median income for a family was $35,234. Males had a median income of $30,395 versus $16,908 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,926...
.
The route serves as an important transportation link across Cherokee County
Cherokee County, North Carolina
- Transportation :Cherokee County is well known in North Carolina as the westernmost of the state's 100 counties. Several US and state highways serve the county, linking it with other regions of North Carolina, along with the neighboring states of Georgia and Tennessee.US 64 - the longest highway...
, providing access for traffic from Marble
Marble, North Carolina
Marble is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States.Marble's elevation is 1,680 feet . It has an area of...
and Andrews
Andrews, North Carolina
Andrews is a town in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Andrews is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.-History:...
to the Peachtree community, where Murphy Medical Center
Murphy Medical Center
Murphy Medical Center is a hospital located in Murphy, North Carolina certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Murphy Medical Center is the only hospital west of Bryson City and Franklin. MMC is licensed for 191 beds. Of the 191 beds, 120 are nursing home beds, 57...
, the area's only major hospital, and Tri-County Community College
Tri-County Community College
Tri-County Community College is a community college located in the westernmost tip ofNorth Carolina. It is a member of the North Carolina Community College System.-Accreditations:Approved by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts...
are located. Conversely, the reverse route provides quick access from these areas, as well as Hayesville
Hayesville, North Carolina
Hayesville is a town in Clay County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clay County.-Geography:Hayesville is located at ....
, to the Andrews-Murphy Airport
Andrews-Murphy Airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located two nautical miles west of the central business district of Andrews, in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. It was formerly known as Andrews-Murphy Airport.Although many U.S...
(KRHP).
The route passes through several small communities along the way from Marble to Peachtree, including Vengeance Creek and Rowland Hill.
Junction list
The entire route is in Cherokee CountyCherokee County, North Carolina
- Transportation :Cherokee County is well known in North Carolina as the westernmost of the state's 100 counties. Several US and state highways serve the county, linking it with other regions of North Carolina, along with the neighboring states of Georgia and Tennessee.US 64 - the longest highway...
.
| Location | Mile | Roads intersected | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree | 0.00 | Southern terminus | |
| Marble Marble, North Carolina Marble is an unincorporated community in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States.Marble's elevation is 1,680 feet . It has an area of... |
Northern terminus | ||