East Laport
in Jackson County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.302 and -83.150 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 18' 6" and W -83° 9' 1"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:33 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:14 am and 5:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-26.133 and 113.417 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Useless Loop
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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Delve into East Laport

East Laport in Jackson County (North Carolina) is a city located in United States about 418 mi (or 673 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in East Laport is now 08:33 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to East Laport, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Asheville Regional Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 57 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Smoky Mountains National Park in a distance of 39 mi (or 62 km), North-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sylva, Waynesville, Franklin, Bryson City and Brevard. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature -1°C / 31 °F
Evening Temperature 0°C / 33 °F
Night Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 64% of sky
General Conditions Snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

15°C (59 °F)
6°C (44 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Blue Ridge Inn

Address
6,6 mi
756 W Main St.
28779 Sylva
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn Sylva

Address
5,0 mi
1235 E. Main Street
28779 Sylva
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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A Day Of Trail Riding At The Cullowhee Bluffs - Jeep XJ

Published: February 12, 2013
Length: 03:55 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Will Mayer

Nothing crazy, just some trail riding at The Bluffs in Cullowhee, NC. Just behind the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina a development company trying to create...


MEC Fracking Hearing in Cullowhee

Published: September 15, 2014
Length: 36:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: canarycoalition

The North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission holds a public hearing on fracking at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. This is the 4th and final of a series of public hearings held...


1000 Gleneden Lane Cullowhee NC Video Blog

Published: January 26, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kathy Clifton

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Cullowhee Area Television

Published: January 19, 2015
Length: 23:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CATV 121.1


Grassroots No-Fracking Press Conference, in Cullowhee

Published: September 14, 2014
Length: 07:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: canarycoalition

Prior to the North Carolina Mining and Energy Commission's Public Hearing on fracking rules, at Western Carolina University, in Cullowhee, there was a grassroots press conference.


WCU offers summer travel course centered on the psychology of hate

Published: October 09, 2012
Length: 08:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Western Carolina University

Dr. L. Alvin Malesky Jr. shares information with parents and students interested in the "psychology of hate" summer travel course to be offered by Western Carolina University in 2013.


2012 CIPA Winter Guard Championship Highlights

Published: June 30, 2012
Length: 18:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alliance Media Network

These are the highlights of the 2012 CIPA (Carolina Indoor Performance Association) Winter Guard and Percussion Championships. Hosted at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina ...


Seasons Greetings: Behind The Scenes ... The Setup

Published: December 03, 2012
Length: 20:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Western Carolina University

Visit SeasonsGreetings2012.wcu.edu for the full WCU Holiday Special experience! Behind the Scenes ... The Setup is just one part of the holiday video series. Each day between Dec 1-5, 2012,...


Happy Holidays from WCU

Published: December 08, 2014
Length: 11:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Western Carolina University

This year has marked Western Carolina University's 125th anniversary. As we come to the end of what has been an incredible celebration of WCU's past, we are inspired by the journey of the last...


Seasons Greetings: Behind The Scenes ... Whee Make Snow

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 27:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Western Carolina University

Visit SeasonsGreetings2012.wcu.edu for the full WCU Holiday Special experience! Behind the Scenes ... Whee Make Snow is just one part of the holiday video series. Each day between Dec 1-5,...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Jackson County, North Carolina

Jackson County is a county located in the southwest of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2010, the population was 40,271. Since 1913 its county seat has been Sylva, replacing Webster.

Located at 35.29, -83.14 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
1852 establishments in the United States, North Carolina counties, Jackson County, North Carolina

Cullowhee, North Carolina

Cullowhee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. Cullowhee is best known for being the home of Western Carolina University (WCU). The population was 9,428 as of the 2010 census. The area known as Cullowhee has Western Carolina University, part of the UNC System, and the village/town of Forest Hills within its area. The Jackson County Recreation Department and the Jackson County Airport are also located in the Cullowhee area.

Located at 35.3097, -83.1837 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
University towns in the United States, Populated places in Jackson County, North Carolina, Census-designated places in North Carolina, Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University (WCU) is a coeducational public university located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States. The university is a constituent campus of the University of North Carolina system. The fifth oldest institution of the sixteen four-year universities in the UNC system, the university was founded to educate the people of the western North Carolina mountains.

Located at 35.311, -83.184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1889, Education in Jackson County, North Carolina, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in North Carolina, University of North Carolina, Western Carolina University, Education in Asheville, North Carolina, Education in Swain County, North Carolina, Buildings and structures in Jackson County, North Carolina

Bob Waters Field at E. J. Whitmire Stadium

Bob Waters Field at E. J. Whitmire Stadium is a 13,742-seat football stadium in Cullowhee, North Carolina. It opened in 1974 and is home to the Western Carolina University Catamounts football team. The field itself is named Bob Waters Field. The football facility is located on the south end of the WCU campus and is bordered by Cullowhee Creek on the west side; Jordan-Phillips Field House and WCU Weight Room on its north end, and the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center on the south end.

Located at 35.3047, -83.1825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Western Carolina University, Western Carolina Catamounts football, College football venues, American football venues in North Carolina, Multi-purpose stadiums in the United States, Sports venues in Jackson County, North Carolina

Ramsey Center

The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center is a 7,826-seat multi-purpose arena in Cullowhee, in the U.S. state of North Carolina, and is home to the Western Carolina University Catamounts basketball and volleyball teams. It is also named "THE LAIR". It is a state owned facility (by the University) and offers the largest seating capacity inside the Charlotte–Atlanta–Knoxville triangle.

Located at 35.3038, -83.1823 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Western Carolina Catamounts, Sports venues in Jackson County, North Carolina, Basketball venues in North Carolina, College basketball venues in the United States

Hunter Library

Hunter Library is the university library at Western Carolina University and is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The library, which is a medium-sized facility, was built in 1953 on the former football field and was enlarged in 1967 and again in 1983. The building is named after Hiram Tyram Hunter who was President of the University from 1923 to 1947. Hunter Library contains about 700,000 volumes in print, 14,000 media items, and over 1 million items on microform.

Located at 35.3133, -83.1797 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Jackson County, North Carolina, Libraries in North Carolina, University and college academic libraries in the United States, Western Carolina University, Library buildings completed in 1953, Library buildings completed in 1967, Library buildings completed in 1983

Hennon Stadium

Ronnie G. Childress Field at Hennon Stadium is the home of the Western Carolina Catamounts baseball team in Cullowhee, North Carolina.

Located at 35.3011, -83.1811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Western Carolina Catamounts baseball, College baseball venues in the United States, Baseball venues in North Carolina, Sports venues in Jackson County, North Carolina

Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band

The Pride of the Mountains is the marching band of Western Carolina University and the 2009 recipient of the Sudler Trophy. The band performs pre-game, half-time, and post-game shows at all Catamount Football home games and provides exhibition performances throughout the Carolinas.

Located at 35.311, -83.184 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Western Carolina University, Southern Conference marching bands, Musical groups established in 1938

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