SMOKEMONT

NAME: Smokemont
COUNTY: Swain
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 1
CLIMATE: Snow in the Winter
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime 		COMMENTS: Now a campground at the South entrance of the Smoky Mountain National Park. From I-40: take U.S. Route 19 West through Maggie Valley. Proceed to U.S. 441 North at Cherokee. Follow 441 N into the Park.
REMAINS: Lufty Baptist Church
Smokemont was once a thriving lumber town with homes, businesses and a school. When the lumber played out people moved on and the area became a part of the National Park Submitted by: Mike Woodfin


The Mingus Mill was the water turbine mill for the surrounding area.  However, the mill is not actually on Smokemont site but nearby.
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


The 1832 Lufty Baptist Church is the only real remains of Smokemont.
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


The interior of the Lufty Baptist Church has been restored to original condition
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Lufty Baptist Church outhouse.  No explanation needed.
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Bradley Cemetery
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Bradley Cemetery
Courtesy Mike Woodfin

This was the 1921 entrance into Smokemont
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


1921 Bridge
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Clubhouse
Courtesy of the GSMP Service


Hotel
Courtesy of the GSMP Service


Smokemont Company Houses
Courtesy of the GSMP Service


Mill and Log Pond
Courtesy of the GSMP Service


Mill
Courtesy of the GSMP Service


These remains are located along the river next to the campground road.
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


The Commissary was located directly across SR441 from the campground entrance.
Courtesy of the GSMP Service

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