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Photo: NC 116 from NC 107 south (Mark Clifton)
NC 116
N.C. 116  4 miles
The Road: Begins at US 23-441 near Greens Creek and ends at NC 107 near Webster, all within Jackson County.
Towns and Attractions: Jackson Co: Nantahala National Forest
History: NC 116 appeared in 1930 as new primary routing, running from NC 285 (now SR 1360 Riverbend Rd)
Between 1954-57, NC 116 was extended west over what had been US 23-441 to the new routing of US 23-441.

1930 Jackson County
NC 116 initial routing
1957 Jackson County
NC 116 extended west

Comment: NC 116 is a short-cut from US 23-441 to the Western Carolina University area.

Last Update: 14 August 2009

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