- Elevation, modelled
- 619 m
- Tallest summit within 7.3 miles
- Fishhawk Mountain1,445 m · 7.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Waterfall Byway0.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:52local time
- Coordinates
- 35.1797, -83.3890
Franklin Memorial Park is a park in North Carolina, at a modelled 619 m. Fishhawk Mountain stands 1,445 m to the southeast, 7.1 miles off. The nearest named place is Macon County Historical Museum, a museum 0.4 miles away. Waterfall Byway passes 0.9 miles off.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.3 miles of Franklin Memorial Park. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishhawk Mountain | SE 142° | 1,445 m | 7.1 mi |
| Corbin Knob | ENE 60° | 1,345 m | 6.9 mi |
| Wolf Rock | SE 144° | 1,335 m | 6.5 mi |
| Tater Hill | SE 143° | 1,269 m | 6.1 mi |
| Peak Knob | E 93° | 1,255 m | 7.1 mi |
| Rocky Knob | SE 139° | 1,246 m | 6.2 mi |
| Rocky Face Knob | NE 35° | 1,223 m | 7.2 mi |
| Riley Knob | E 100° | 1,211 m | 6.5 mi |
- 0.9 mi off the Waterfall Byway
- 0.9 mi off the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
- 14.7 mi off the Nantahala Byway
- 15.7 mi off the Indian Lakes Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Dry Falls Viewing Platform · 11 mi
- Whitewater Falls Overlook · 23 mi
- Whitewater Falls Viewing Platform · 23 mi
- Oconaluftee River Overlook · 24 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Franklin Town Square: 0.5 mi
- Greenway Park: 1.0 mi
- Macon County Veterns Memorial Park: 1.5 mi
- Franklin RV Park: 3.9 mi
- Prentiss Bridge Stream Access: 4.1 mi
Peaks
- Dowdle Knob: 2.1 mi
- Trimont Mountain: 2.2 mi
- Hyatt Knob: 2.3 mi
- Wooten Mountain: 2.5 mi
- Grassy Knob: 2.6 mi
Waterfalls
- Ray Cove Falls: 2.6 mi
- Laurel Falls: 6.2 mi
- Katies Falls: 7.1 mi
- Upper Crow Creek Falls: 7.5 mi
- Crow Creek Falls: 7.6 mi
Cliffs: 20
- Cedar Cliff: 6.5 mi
- Cullasaja Gorge: 7.9 mi
- Cedar Cliff: 9.1 mi
- Ramsey Cliff: 10.8 mi
- Western Cliffs: 11.7 mi
Museums: 12
- Macon County Historical Museum: 0.4 mi
- Scottish Tartans Museum: 0.6 mi
- American Museum of the House Cat: 11.8 mi
- Highlands Nature Center: 14.4 mi
- Fine Art Museum: 14.5 mi
Attractions: 12
- Wasilik Poplar: 9.3 mi
- The Fugitive Train Wreck: 14.9 mi
- 12 Spies Vineyards: 16.2 mi
- Judaculla Rock: 17.8 mi
- Wayehutta OHV Trail System: 19.0 mi
Historic sites: 12
- Catamount Statue: 14.5 mi
- Charters of Freedom Monument: 16.2 mi
- Founding of Jackson County and Time Capsule: 16.2 mi
- Jackson County Armed Forces Memorial: 16.2 mi
- Jackson County Veterans Memorial: 16.2 mi
Artworks: 8
- Ear: 14.4 mi
- Wi: 14.8 mi
- American Eclipse: 14.9 mi
- Chalice: 15.0 mi
- Confederate Soldiers Monument: 16.2 mi
Gardens: 5
- Franklin Garden: 0.5 mi
- Annie Dee Leatherman Smith Memorial Garden: 5.6 mi
- Cullowhee Community Garden: 15.1 mi
- Sylva Community Garden: 16.3 mi
- Bamboo Forest: 21.1 mi
Nature reserves: 5
- Kelsey Trail Preserve: 13.9 mi
- Ralph and Louise Sargent Preserve: 14.2 mi
- Brushy Face Preserve: 14.3 mi
- Satulah Mountain Preserves: 14.7 mi
- Warwoman Wildlife Management Area: 18.4 mi
Springs: 3
- Big Spring: 9.8 mi
- Wine Spring: 11.0 mi
- Moody Spring: 23.4 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Deep Creek Picnic Pavilion: 19.6 mi
- Deep Creek Picnic Area: 19.6 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Smoky Mountain Visitor Center: 4.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Judson: 18.3 mi
Beaches: 1
- Sandbar Pool Beach: 21.2 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:38 | 19:12 | 19:46 |
| June solstice | 06:20 | 20:14 | 20:52 |
| September equinox | 07:22 | 18:59 | 19:32 |
| December solstice | 07:39 | 16:47 | 17:26 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 37 | 41 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 74 | 73 | 68 | 57 | 47 | 40 |
| Precip in | 5.3 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 5.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Franklin, under a mile away.
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