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Connestee Falls

Photos and article by FastFred Ruddock

Local folklore holds that Cherokee Princess Connestee leapt to her death at these falls after her English husband left her to return the so called English civilization. Dr. F. A. Miles named the falls at convergence of Carson Creek and Batson Creek after Princess Connestee. Dr. Miles owned the Ceasar's Head Hotel in 1882. Whether there was a Princess Connestee and if she lost her life at Connestee Falls remains in doubt.

Connestee Falls is located on private property. Access is provided for free to the upper overlook but new owners have blocked access to the base of the falls. Connestee Falls are located six miles south from downtown Brevard on US 276. Look for a sign that reads "Top of the Falls Realty."

*These falls were visited and photographed by FastFred on August 26, 2006 as part of his lidless motorcycle tour of Western North Carolina Waterfalls. If you would like to join one of these helmet free motorcycle tours contact FastFred.

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