Tomotla, North Carolina

A post office called Tomotla was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1948.^[2] The name "Tomotla" is derived from the Yamasee Native Americans.^[3] The meaning of the name is unknown.^[4] The name variant "Tomotley" was also used for more than one historic Cherokee town.

• George Washington Hayes (1804–1864) – North Carolina politician who established Clay County and served as Tomotla's first postmaster

35°08′05″N 83°59′04″W / 35.13472°N 83.98444°W / 35.13472; -83.98444