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Welcome to Heritage Partners
of Murphy, Cherokee County NC

home of the Murphy River Walk, the Scenic Circle I and Scenic Circle II eco-destinations guides,
and the annual Heritage Walk & Festival

We get excited about the notion a heritage conserved is a bright future attained.
It starts with a community rediscovering,
taking great pride in, and taking good care of its unique assets already in place.

Our Mission:
Promote public awareness, education and good stewardship of the community’s
natural, historic, and cultural resources. Serve as a planning, educational, and
community-initiated development resource to conserve and renew these unique assets for the
benefit of many generations to come.

Our Purpose:
Benefit the community by strengthening its sense of place, and by attracting a sustained base
of heritage, ecological and agricultural tourism.

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Heritage Walk & Festival

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Welcome
to the

The Murphy
River Walk

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You're sure to enjoy this beautiful walking trail following the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers
surrounding the historic town center of Murphy. Trail heads are currently located at Konehete Park, McClelland Street,
Tennessee Street and behind the Old L&N Depot.

The trail features historical sites, native plant life and a healthy trek around the historic town center,
enjoyed by citizens and visitors alike. Enhancements to the River Walk continue, courtesy of Mother Nature and a
wonderful team of volunteers, working in coordination with the Konehete Park staff.
The River Walk is funded by appreciated private contributions and grants.

Shown above is part of the Murphy River Walk, heading toward the Valley River foot bridge at Konehete Park. The trail is approximately 3 miles long, and folks enjoy taking it in total or in parts. . .explore!

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Must have:

The Scenic Circle

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The Scenic Circle I - and - The Scenic Circle II

With both editions now in their third printing, these eco tourism publications provide guided tours to the area's
beautiful natural attractions. Authored by volunteer and published trail guide author Dr. Liz Carter, you'll want to enjoy
the explorations found in both Scenic Circle I and Scenic Circle II. The books have detailed driving directions, photographs of your destinations, and a map for way-finding. How cool is that.

The Scenic Circle editions are now available for purchase for $5 per copy at these locations:

The Curiosity Shop Bookstore
46 Valley River Avenue in historic downtown Murphy - and - 1060 Main Street in historic downtown Andrews

The Cherokee County Chamber & Welcome Center
805 West US Hwy 64/74 in Murphy (look for the marquee at the road)

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Contact Us

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Thank you for visiting Heritage Partners, and we hope you enjoy what you can see on-line.
Volunteers and contributions are always welcome and appreciated. Volunteers meet monthly on the third Thursday,
4:00 pm in the Murphy Power Board/City Hall conference room on Peachtree Street.
All are welcome.

Heritage Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your contributions to its good works for the community
are tax deductible. All projects, publications and events are made possible by private contributions and matching grants.
You can help with a particular initiative, or allow your contribution to go toward all projects. Your check goes to:

Heritage Partners
P.O. Box 1152
Murphy, NC 28906

Thank you for visiting Heritage Partners, and we'll look forward to hearing from you.

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