Swannanoa Tunnel
Longest (1,800 ft.) of 7
on railroad between
Old Fort and Asheville.
Constructed by convict
labor, 1877-79.
West entrance 300 yds. S.E.
Marker is at the intersection of Yates Avenue and Royal Gorge Road, on the right when traveling north on Yates Avenue.
Courtesy hmdb.org
