Andrews, North Carolina
Andrews is a town of 1,998 people in Cherokee County, North Carolina, founded in 1837.
Why visit Andrews
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Andrews Twin Cinema, Franklin Pierce Cover House and Walker's Inn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Andrews
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Andrews
Andrews is a town in Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,667 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Andrews, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Franklin Pierce Cover House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
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Walker's Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Andrews, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Cherokee County
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes9
Andrews Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.7 mi
565 Aquone Road, Andrews
Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00
Huddle House
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
55 Covar Avenue, Andrews
History
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the Valley River was inhabited by Muscogee people. They constructed platform mounds in the centers of their towns. At least 14 existed within the limits. By the beginning of the 18th century, the Cherokee had pushed the Muscogee out and taken over their townsites. Many of the towns retained their original names.
Andrews was the site of two substantial Cherokee sister towns, Tomotla and Konohete. The meaning of Tomotla is lost. Konehete or Gu'nahitun'ya on the other hand, can be translated to mean "Long Place" or "Long Valley." The remains of the Andrews Mound survived until 1975, when the land owner bulldozed the structure after it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The area was originally called Jamesville, and then the Whitaker Settlement, in honor of settler James Whittaker. The Old Tatham House at the base of Pisgah Road near Andrews was built in 1833. The two-story log cabin built by Thomas Tatham is the oldest surviving structure in the county.
From the History section of Andrews, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Beaver Creek Freewill Baptist
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
853 Beaver Creek Road, Andrews
Grace Fellowship Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
185 George Walker Drive, Andrews
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Andrews
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 27°F | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 29°F | 5.7 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 35°F | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 42°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 51°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 58°F | 6.1 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 61°F | 5.5 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 56°F | 5.8 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 43°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 34°F | 4.8 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 29°F | 6.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Andrews (1 mi away), rain and snow from Hayesville 5.2 E, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cherokee County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Angel Medical Center Heliport (93NC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Hiawassee 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Mountain City 32 mi southeast, about 51 min by car
- Clayton 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- McCaysville 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Blue Ridge 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Maryville 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Cleveland 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Alcoa 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Seymour 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Knoxville 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- FirstBaptistChurch(Andrews,NorthCarolina), John Foxe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Franklin Pierce Cover House, Andrews, NC (32833125968), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Walker's Inn, Valleytown, NC (46655297842), Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States, CC0
- Andrews Elementary School in Andrews, North Carolina, and Cherokee County 04, Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
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