Swain County Genealogy
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Swain County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 12,968. Its county seat is Bryson City.
Swain County is home of the Nantahala River (along with Macon County, North Carolina). The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the nation.
The county was formed in 1871 from parts of Jackson County and Macon County. It was named for David L. Swain, governor of North Carolina from 1832 to 1835, and president of the University of North Carolina from 1835 to 1868.
In 2004, the Swain County High School football team captured its seventh state football championship. The Maroon Devils as a team won three consecutive state championships (1988, 1989, 1990) several honorable players were on this team while being led by former University of Tennessee and National Football League quarterback and current U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler (Source: North Carolina High School Athletic Association).
In 2006, the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NC-200610) was established at Swain County High School. The unit was created to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character, and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
Source: WIkipedia.
Swain County Genealogy Resources
Swain County NCGenWeb Archives
Swain County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 267
Bryson City, NC 28713
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)
Swain County Government
Swain County Government – Official Site
Register of Deeds
Administration Building
101 Mitchell Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1183
Bryson City, NC 28713
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Monday – Friday
Marianna Black Public Library
33 Fryemont Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
828-488-3030
Fax: 828-488-9857
LIBRARY HOURS
Mon 10 am – 5:30 pm
Tue 10 am – 7 pm
Wed 10 am – 5:30 pm
Thu 10 am – 7 pm
Fri 10 am – 4 pm
Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Sun Closed
Cities and Towns
* Bryson City
* Cherokee
* Whittier
Townships:
Charleston
Forney Creek
Nantahala.
Census
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Swain County
Query Forums
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Swain County from the Forum:
North Carolina Genealogy Forum: Forum: Swain County NC Genealogy Queries – Recent Topics
Jackelwin on “Nicholas Stegall”
Looking for information about Nicholas Stegall B. about 1800 – 1810. Married Frankie Trull. Would like to have names of his parents and also names of their children. This is NOT the Nicolas Stegall who married Frances (Frankie) Fenley.
News related to Swain County, NC
“swain county” nc – Google News
NC Democratic congressman Heath Shuler says he won’t seek re-election to House – Washington Post
 ABC News |
NC Democratic congressman Heath Shuler says he won't seek re-election to House
Washington Post RALEIGH, NC â US Rep. Heath Shuler of North Carolina announced Thursday he won't run for re-election to Congress in what's become another blow to the conservative wing of the Democratic Party on Capitol Hill and the party's state congressional … Shuler won't run for re-election |
Pitt County’s dropout rate falls – Greenville Daily Reflector
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Pitt County's dropout rate falls
Greenville Daily Reflector Pitt County was among 73 of 115 total school districts in North Carolina experiencing a decrease in its dropout rate. This year the state had its fewest number of dropouts ever, with 15342 students and a record low rate of 3.43 percent. |
NC Utilities Commission finds for Duke Energy in complaint – The Cherokee One Feather
 Legal News Line |
NC Utilities Commission finds for Duke Energy in complaint
The Cherokee One Feather By Scott Over three years ago, Duke Energy decided to build a new tie station at Hyatt Creek in Swain County to upgrade their service due to the expansion at Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel. The problem with that is the proposed station was in the … Duke's Power Lines Project & Native American Sacred Mounds (News Note) |
Elizabeth C. Callahan Martin – Aiken Standard
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Elizabeth C. Callahan Martin
Aiken Standard She was born June 13, 1925 in Prentis, Macon County, NC. Her parents were Troup Hall Callahan and Hildagarde Dowdle Callahan. She attended schools in Macon and Swain County, NC and after graduation from high school she attended Florida Southern and UNC … |
High school notebook: Hayesville hires football coach – Asheville Citizen-Times
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High school notebook: Hayesville hires football coach
Asheville Citizen-Times HAYESVILLE â Smoky Mountain Conference football has returned to the forefront of North Carolina high school football with a pair of state champions from this past season. To compete with the likes of Murphy and Swain County, Hayesville has looked to … |
Eula Adams – The Mountain Press
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<b>Eula Adams </b>
The Mountain Press She was a native of Swain County, NC. She was retired owner of Whaley Real Estate of Gatlinburg, a member of Gatlinburg Presbyterian Church and a member of the National Humane Society. Ms. Adams is preceded in death by her father, Fred Rector; mother, … |
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