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CEMETERIES
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Visiting family cemeteries is a concern. When Fontana Dam was constructed, causing the flooding of NC 288 as the lake waters rose, residents lost access to family cemeteries that held the graves of their ancestors. Although it was an option, some family members chose not to relocate the graves after the 1943 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) because they believed a road would be built to replace the flooded NC 288, which allowed access to the cemeteries. When the road was not built, the citizens filed suit in Supreme Court Case # B-C-82-172. The Supreme Court ruled that cemetery access was not part of the MOA; however, residents still feel strongly that a road to access the cemeteries should be provided. People have trouble with the infrequency and rough accommodations of the ferry access currently provided. Permanent, year-round access for all persons is desired. Specific comments pertaining to the cemetery access accommodations requested that the ferries be upgraded. Other comments state that the current ferry system is cheaper and adequate to meet current needs or that a primitive road may be a solution. Other recommendations include moving the cemeteries and creating memorials of the cemeteries at the current locations.
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The summary of public comments was derived from individual input related to the North Shore Road EIS Project. These comments were obtained through transcripts
and other written correspondence collected at the Public Scoping Meetings and written correspondence sent to the Project P.O. Box, the North Shore Road website, the National Park Service, and the Federal Highway Administration.
The tone and content of these comments represent the views of the individuals providing input and do not necessarily reflect actual events and/or factual information.
While a brief summary of unique comments is included, the original statement in its entirety has been retained for record purposes.
Action items requested by the public will be evaluated and addressed during the EIS process.
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