Shunkawauken Falls Explained

Shunkawauken Falls
Location:	Polk County, North Carolina
Watercourse:	Horse Creek
Type:	Tiered cascade

Shunkawauken Falls is a waterfall located in Polk County, near Columbus, North Carolina.^[1] The falls are fed by a pond a few metres upstream. It is a local attraction, although it is located on private property.

According to local lore, a Native American chief named Shunkawauken lived in this area in the 1800s. The falls, previously named Horse Creek Falls,^[2] were renamed in his memory in 1891.^{[3] [4]}

See also

• List of waterfalls in North Carolina

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shunkawauken Falls - WNC Waterfalls .
2. Web site: Shunkawauken Falls, North Carolina, United States - World Waterfall Database .
3. Web site: 2009-04-06 . Shunkawauken Falls . 2022-10-23 . Senior Moments . en.
4. Web site: Shunkawauken Falls . 2022-10-23 . www.carolinatrails.com.