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
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Helping people starts with listening - News & Observer
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Helping people starts with listening
News & Observer The Clay County effort is led this summer by Chrissy Sibley, an NC State University senior from Cary. ASP returned to Clay County recently after a … |
Equine offer many options for Maconians - Franklin Press
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Equine offer many options for Maconians
Franklin Press I've been atop every mountain in Macon County and Jackson County and Clay County and most of Haywood. "When I was riding, you could ride through the woods … |
Recurring Events - Smoky Mountain Sentinel
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Recurring Events
Smoky Mountain Sentinel … at Clay County Senior Center. Cost is $65; must furnish own brushes and canvas. Free for first time registrants ; must be NC residents age 65 or older. … Upcoming Events |
BUDGET CUTS SLICE OUR LIBRARY - Smoky Mountain Sentinel
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BUDGET CUTS SLICE OUR LIBRARY
Smoky Mountain Sentinel "It is not just a Clay County problem, she said, The whole Nantahala Regional Library system is suffering due to cut backs." TheMurphy employees have had to … |
Area events fill the day and light up the night in celebration of … - Macon County News
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Area events fill the day and light up the night in celebration of …
Macon County News Fireworks start at 9:45 pm and will be followed by another set from the band. Admission and parking is free. For more information, call the Clay County … |
Budget woes cut into library hours - Clay County Progress
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Budget woes cut into library hours
Clay County Progress Tri-County Community College, IOI, Communities in Schools, Clay County Schools, the North Carolina Forest Service and other groups received the same 10 … |




























