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Visitors to Lake Toxaway will see the beauty and serenity that first drew visionary E.H. Jennings to this Western North Carolina area. His belief in the viability in this region as a resort destination led to the forming of Lake Toxaway - the first man-made Appalachian lake. It quickly grew in popularity with affluent travelers in the Southeast. Situated at 3,014 feet above sea level, the lake is one mile wide, three miles long and offers 14 miles of shoreline. Today, it continues to serve as a major draw for the affluent and their families, with mild year-round temperatures, beautiful natural settings, and imaginative communities that echo another era with resort-quality amenities.