Macon
The county was formed in 1828 from the western part of Haywood County. It was named for Nathaniel Macon, who represented North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1791 to 1815 (serving as Speaker of the House from 1801 to 1807), and in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1828.
In 1839 the western part of Macon County became Cherokee County. In 1851 parts of Macon County and Haywood County were combined to form Jackson County. Source Wikipedia
Macon County Historical Society
P.O. Box 822
Franklin, NC 28734
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)
Macon County Courthouse
5 West Main St
County Courthouse
Franklin, NC 28734
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Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Macon County
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Cities and towns in Macon County:
Burningtown
Cartoogechaye
Cowee
Cullasaja
East Franklin
Ellijay
Franklin (County Seat)
Hickory Knoll
Higdonville
Highlands
Iotla
Otto
Prentiss
Riverside
Scaly Mountain
Union
Watauga
News related to Macon County, NC
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Annual Franklin Folk Festival brings heritage to life - Macon County News
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Annual Franklin Folk Festival brings heritage to life
Macon County News, NC - The parade was joined by members of the Macon County Antique Engine and Tractor Club, who were holding an Early Farm Days event at the nearby Fairgrounds in … |
Man sought for inappropriately touching court official - Macon County News
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Man sought for inappropriately touching court official
Macon County News, NC - He was last known to live at 506 Mark Avenue, Gastonia, NC, but Macon County Sheriff Robbie Holland says he has lived in both counties. … |
Wildlife habitat exemption aims to provide tax breaks, promote … - Waynesville Smoky Mountain News
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Wildlife habitat exemption aims to provide tax breaks, promote …
Waynesville Smoky Mountain News, NC - “Some of the most valuable property we have is on top of mountains and has rock outcroppings,” says Macon County Tax Administrator Richard Lightner, … |
Thursdays at the Library hosts author - Macon County News
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Thursdays at the Library hosts author
Macon County News, NC - The program will be held in the meeting room of the Macon County Public Library. The novel, “Murder at Fontana Dam,” which is set in 1940s Robbinsville, NC, … |
Folkmoot Thursday in Fine Art Center - Macon County News
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Folkmoot Thursday in Fine Art Center
Macon County News, NC - Folkmoot USA brings the world to Macon County Thursday, July 24, at 7:30 pm, as troupes of foreign dancers and musicians perform in the Franklin High School … |
EDC continues work on defining county’s goals - Macon County News
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EDC continues work on defining county’s goals
Macon County News, NC - After completion of the assessments, the EDC would work with Macon County Schools, Southwestern Community College, the NC Employment Security Commission and … |
