Marble
is one of the many small, peaceful mountain communities located in Cherokee County within the Nantahala National Forest in western North Carolina. It sits along State Route 19, between the towns of Andrews and Murphy, in an elongated valley of prime farmland. This valley is bordered by two mountain ranges that merge at the north end of the valley and form what is called the Nantahala River Gorge. Many unique attractions can be found in Cherokee County, near the town of Marble. Nearby Brasstown is a well-known arts and crafts community, home to the John C. Campbell Folk School. The community of Murphy is the county seat and began as an Indian trading post. It is both the first and last town in North Carolina (depending on which way you’re traveling,) and it got its’ name from the white, blue, gray and pink marble that was once quarried in the area. Other points of interest include the Cherokee County Historical Museum, historic Fort Butler, the Great Smoky Mountains Railway and the Trail of Tears – Tatham Gap. Also, the neighboring town of Andrews hosts the Annual WNC Wagon Trail during their Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, as well as an Annual Fall Car Show. Outdoor recreation abounds near the town of Marble. Nearby Hiwassee Lake provides swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, and camping and hiking along the shoreline. The Hiwassee River is a designated Trophy Trout Stream and also offers Class I and Class II white water rafting. The Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers are also good for rafting and kayaking. Marble is also just a short drive to the slopes for wintertime skiing and snowboarding.
Surrounding areas: Andrews, North Carolina (6.0 mi), Murphy, North Carolina (8.7 mi), Brasstown, North Carolina (9.5 mi), Hayesville, North Carolina (10.8 mi), Lake Hiwassee, North Carolina (11.4 mi), Robbinsville, North Carolina (12.2 mi), Warne, North Carolina (12.6 mi)
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Marble Vacation Rentals
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Marble Weather & Climate
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The Mountains, due to their mild summer temperatures, have always been a welcome escape from the heat at the lower elevations. Midsummer afternoon temperatures average only around 80 degrees at elevations of 3,000 feet or higher. Nights are crisp and cool, but seldom too cold for outdoor activities or camping. In winter, snowfall is likely most years, but ski resorts use snowmaking equipment to ensure a reliable supply. Large amounts of snow and extreme low temperatures are rare except at the highest peaks. Rainfall is common in spring and summer. In spring, storm systems that bring cold weather southward reach North Carolina less often and less forcefully than in other parts of the country. Occasional invasions of cool dry air from the north continue during the summer, but are of short duration. Fall has warm days and cool nights and is the driest period.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
48°F |
25°F |
7.17 in. |
- |
| February |
52°F |
27°F |
6.09 in. |
- |
| March |
60°F |
34°F |
6.97 in. |
- |
| April |
68°F |
40°F |
5.18 in. |
- |
| May |
76°F |
49°F |
5.37 in. |
- |
| June |
82°F |
57°F |
5.54 in. |
- |
| July |
85°F |
61°F |
5.00 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
60°F |
5.50 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
54°F |
4.45 in. |
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| October |
70°F |
41°F |
3.51 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
33°F |
5.33 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
27°F |
6.02 in. |
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Marble Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Andrews Murphy airport (RHP) located about 3 miles east of Marble in Andrews, North Carolina, the Mc Minn County airport (MMI) located approximately 39 miles northwest of Marble in Athens, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located roughly 44 miles north of Marble in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located around 52 miles northeast of Marble in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Pickens County airport (JZP) located about 58 miles southwest of Marble in Jasper, Georgia, the Mark Anton airport (2A0) located approximately 60 miles northwest of Marble in Dayton, Tennessee, the Lee Gilmer Memorial airport (GVL) located roughly 62 miles south of Marble in Gainesville, Georgia, the Dalton Municipal airport (DNN) located around 62 miles west of Marble in Dalton, Georgia, the Rockwood Municipal airport (RKW) located about 67 miles northwest of Marble in Rockwood, Tennessee, Lovell Field (CHA) located approximately 73 miles west of Marble in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and finally the Pickens County airport (LQK) located roughly 73 miles southeast of Marble in Pickens, South Carolina.
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Marble Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 40.2 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 40.2 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 47.3 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 47.3 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 52.1 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 52.4 mi. | | | Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 78.2 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 69.2 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 91.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club | Murphy | NC | 8.4 mi. | | | Chatuge Shores Golf Course | Hayesville | NC | 10.8 mi. | | | Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club | Hayesville | NC | 10.8 mi. | | | Butternut Creek Golf Course | Blairsville | GA | 20.8 mi. | | | Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 28.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 36.3 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 52.4 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 89.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Chatuge State Park | | GA | 16.2 mi. | | | Moccasin Creek State Park | | GA | 30.3 mi. | | | Vogel State Park | | GA | 30.8 mi. | | | Unicoi State Park | | GA | 33.6 mi. | | | Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 34.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 33.8 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 50.7 mi. | (History) | | East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 54.3 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 54.3 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 54.3 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 54.3 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 54.3 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 78.9 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 78.9 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 82.7 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 89.5 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 102.1 mi. | |
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