Clay
The county was formed in 1861 from the southeastern part of Cherokee County. It was named for Henry Clay, famous American statesman, member of the United States Senate from Kentucky and United States Secretary of State in the 19th century. Source Wikipedia
Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 2122
Asheville, NC 28802
(covers Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain, and Transylvania Counties)
Clay County Courthouse
PO Box 118
County Courthouse
Hayesville, NC 28904
Census
See Cherokee County for census records prior to 1861.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Clay County
Marriages
Clay County Marriages 1870-1877
Query Forums
Cities and towns of Clay County:
Brasstown
Hayesville (County Seat)
Warne
News related to Clay County, NC
“clay county” nc - Google News
Economic development initiative hinges on local input - Smoky Mountain Sentinel
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Economic development initiative hinges on local input
Smoky Mountain Sentinel, NC - The program, which was applied for by Clay County commissioners and approved earlier this year, was set up by the North Carolina Department of Commerce to … |
Campaign launched against land transfer tax - Clay County Progress
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Campaign launched against land transfer tax
Clay County Progress, NC - “No other county in western North Carolina has a home tax. Why would Clay County want to put themselves in that position?” McLamb said that there is a lot … |
Drought Situation Has 'Deepened' In Greene County - Greeneville Sun
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Drought Situation Has 'Deepened' In Greene County
Greeneville Sun, TN - Extreme drought conditions also persist in North Carolina's Cherokee County and the western half of Clay County, according to the weather service Web site. … |
Upcoming Events - Smoky Mountain Sentinel
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Upcoming Events
Smoky Mountain Sentinel, NC - Claudia Bannon, General Chairman of the 2008 Clay County Progressive Dinner, has announced this year's festivities will be held on July 18, 19 and 20. … |
It's the last chance for 4-H camp - Smoky Mountain Sentinel
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It's the last chance for 4-H camp
Smoky Mountain Sentinel, NC - If you would like your child to have a wonderful camping experience with youth from Clay County and others from across the state - please call today! … |
Upcoming Events - Smoky Mountain Sentinel
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Upcoming Events
Smoky Mountain Sentinel, NC - The proceeds of the bazaar and the Thrift Store will benefit Reach Of Clay County, your local non-profit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program whose … |
