U.S. 129

U.S. 129 zigzags across Cherokee, Graham and portions of Swain Counties along a 63.57 mile long course in western North Carolina. U.S. 29 overlaps with U.S. 19 north from the Georgia line to U.S. 64/74 outside of Ranger. Turning northeast from there, U.S. 129 combines with U.S. 19/74 for 25 miles between Ranger and Andrews along a divided highway. Once at Topton, U.S. 129 branches northwest from U.S. 19/74 through the Sunteetlah Lake region en route to Maryville and Knoxville, Tennessee.

U.S. 129 North Carolina Guides

U.S. 19-129 North - Georgia to Murphy - 7 photos

U.S. 19-74-129 North - Murphy to Topton - 45 photos

U.S. 19-74-129 South - Topton to Murphy - 47 photos

U.S. 19-129 South - Murphy to Georgia - 8 photos

Marked by a series of switchbacks and hairpin curves, the stretch taking U.S. 129 to Santeetlah Lake and Tapoco at the Tennessee state line is known as The Tail of the Dragon.

North

U.S. 129 northbound reassurance marker posted at the separation with U.S. 19/74 at Topton. U.S. 129 crosses the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad at-grade before turning right at SR 1395. The US route enters the southeastern tip of Graham County en route to Robbinsville ten miles to the west.

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South

U.S. 129 south combines with U.S. 19/74 seven miles southwest from Topton to Andrew and 25 miles to Murphy. U.S. 129 remains cosigned with U.S. 19 to the Georgia state line.

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Connect with:

U.S. 19

U.S. 64

U.S. 74

Page Updated Wednesday May 12, 2021.