Jackson County Genealogy
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
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Jackson County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Jackson County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
phall on “Grandparents- Swanger, Cogdill, Franks, Bentley”
I am looking for my grandparents. Alonzo Swanger married Florence Cogdill. Leroy Franks married Martha Bentley. If anyone has any info on them, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
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
Steering committee holds public transportation planning workshop – Macon County News
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Steering committee holds public transportation planning workshop
Macon County News Comparatively, Jackson County who began their process early, has already finalized their CTP. Jackson's plan has been adopted by the county and the DOT. … |
Three arrested in Jackson County Burglaries – The Cherokee One Feather
 The Cherokee One Feather |
Three arrested in Jackson County Burglaries
The Cherokee One Feather … set at $78000 and he is being held in the Jackson County Detention Center. Zachary Martin Bombay, 16, listing a June Apple Drive address in Sylva, NC, … |
Driver charged in crash – The Jackson Citizen Patriot – MLive.com
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Driver charged in crash
The Jackson Citizen Patriot – MLive.com Jackson County District Judge Michael Klaeren arraigned Rodney Arnett on Tuesday on a charge of negligent homicide, a “high court'' misdemeanor punishable … |
Unaffiliated candidates denied access to party voters – Waynesville Smoky Mountain News
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Unaffiliated candidates denied access to party voters
Waynesville Smoky Mountain News In Jackson County, three unaffiliated candidates will be on the ballot this fall: one for sheriff, one for county commissioner chairman and one for District … |
Schools support local farmers – The Apex Herald
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Schools support local farmers
The Apex Herald RALEIGH — The first deliveries of North Carolina produce will soon hit cafeterias in 55 school systems as part of the NC Department of Agriculture and … |
Asheville-area Home & Garden calendar – Asheville Citizen-Times
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Asheville-area Home & Garden calendar
Asheville Citizen-Times 7, Jackson County Extension Office, 538 Scotts Creek Road, Sylva. Register by Aug. 31. 586-4009. Programs repeats 6 pm Sept. … |
