Jackson
The county was formed in 1852 from parts of Haywood County and Macon County. It was named for Andrew Jackson, President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.
In 1861 parts of Jackson County and Henderson County were combined to form Transylvania County. In 1871 parts of Jackson County and Macon County were combined to form Swain County. Source Wikipedia
Jackson County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 2108
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Jackson County Historical Association
P.O. Box 173
Sylva, NC 28779
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)
Jackson County Courthouse
401 Grindstaff Cove Road
County Courthouse
Sylva, NC 28779
Census
1860 Federal Census Transcription - Slave Schedule
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Jackson County
Query Forums
Jackson County, NC Query Forum
Jackson County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns of Jackson County:
Balsam
Cashiers
Cullowhee
Dillsboro
East Laport
Erastus
Glenville
Norton
Speedwell
Sylva (County Seat)
Tuckasegee
Webster
Whittier
News related to Jackson County, NC
“jackson county” nc - Google News
Almost 2000 rush to register to vote - Waynesville Smoky Mountain News
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Almost 2000 rush to register to vote
Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC - Jackson County Republican Party Chairman Dodie Allen – who is running for the NC House against incumbent Rep. Phil Haire in 119th District — was not as … |
Capable candidates abound in General Assembly races - Asheville Citizen-Times
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Capable candidates abound in General Assembly races
Asheville Citizen-Times, NC - Challenger Allen chairs the Jackson County GOP and is a strong proponent of the private sector and small government. An intriguing candidate, she cannot … |
2 killed in Jackson crash - Asheville Citizen-Times
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2 killed in Jackson crash
Asheville Citizen-Times, NC - The crash happened about 1 pm on US Highway 441 north toward Cherokee in Jackson County, NC State Highway Patrol trooper Steve Allred. … |
Action - Jackson County Legislature - Blue Springs Examiner
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Action - Jackson County Legislature
Blue Springs Examiner, USA - By Michael Glover - michael.glover@examiner.net The Jackson County Legislature met Monday, Oct. 6 2008, at the KC Legislative Assembly Area at the Kansas … |
Missouri officials suspect fake voter registration - The Associated Press
 Boston Globe |
Missouri officials suspect fake voter registration
The Associated Press - Charlene Davis, co-director of the election board in Jackson County, where Kansas City is, said the fraudulent registration forms came from the Association … ACORN's voter registrations questioned Obama Campaign Taking No Chances |
NC Community Foundation makes awards to local students - Asheville Citizen-Times
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NC Community Foundation makes awards to local students
Asheville Citizen-Times, NC - Jackson County - Wayne Johnson/Donald Ashe Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Janelle Bludworth, WCU. Madison County – Elizabeth “Lib” Hale DuVall Memorial … |
