
Have you ever heard of the Moon-Eyed People? If not, you're in for a fascinating story!
This Cherokee legend, tied to the history of Murphy, NC, and Cherokee County, NC, has intrigued locals and visitors for centuries. According to Cherokee folklore, the Moon-Eyed People were a mysterious group who lived in the region before the Cherokee arrived. They were said to have pale skin, blue eyes, and such sensitivity to sunlight that they only emerged at night.
The legend goes that the Cherokee found these nocturnal people living near the convergence of the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers in Murphy. But who were they? Some say t...