Cheoah River

Cheoah River, river that rises northeast of Andrews, North Carolina, U.S., and flows about 20 miles (32 km) northwest through Lake Santeetlah (impounded by Santeetlah Dam) to the Little Tennessee River just below Cheoah Dam.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Lorraine Murray.

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Article Title: Cheoah River

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 25 September 2019

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Access Date: March 14, 2025