Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
| Lake Junaluska, North Carolina | |
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| Census-designated place (CDP) | |
A Christian cross stands above the community
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 Location of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates: 35°31′40″N 82°58′35″W / 35.52778°N 82.97639°WCoordinates: 35°31′40″N 82°58′35″W / 35.52778°N 82.97639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Haywood |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km2) |
| • Land | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,734 |
| • Density | 483.6/sq mi (186.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 28745 |
| Area code(s) | 828 |
| FIPS code | 37-36480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021078 |
Lake Junaluska is a census-designated place (CDP) in Haywood County, North Carolina, USA in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lake Junaluska is named after the after nearby Mount Junaluska (now North Eaglenest Mountain), which in turn is named after Chief Junaluska, a Cherokee leader. The 2010 census reports that the community had a total population of 2734.
The 200 acre (0.81 km2) manmade lake is surrounded by private residences and the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, owned by the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. The lake is fed primarily from Richland Creek and discharges into the creek, maintaining an approximately constant lake level. Richland Creek is a tributary to the French Broad River. Recreation on the lake includes canoes, kayaks, fishing and swimming. Only electric trolling motors are permitted on the lake to maintain a quiet environment. There is a 3.5 mile paved walking trail around the lake enjoyed by visitors and residents. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby as well as Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center hosts events for the United Methodist Church, Seventh-day Adventist Church, The Salvation Army, Church of the Brethren, and other organizations. Several musical events are hosted in Stuart Auditorium including Folkmoot USA programs and Appalachian bluegrass concerts, including the Smoky Mountain Folk Festival. The facilities are intended to be used for the renewal of "body, mind and spirit". The Terrace hotel, the Lake's primary accommodation, was extensively renovated in 2015, along with Jones Dining hall. The amenities of the Conference and Retreat Center campus include lodging, meeting facilities, and dining (food service]. The Corneille Bryan Native Garden is one of many subtle features of the campus, containing many plants once abundant but now rare.
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