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51-506: The crest of the range is known as the Pisgah Ridge, and for the majority of its length forms the border between Haywood County to the north, Jackson County to the southwest, and Transylvania County to the southeast. The far eastern part of the range forms the border between Buncombe and Henderson Counties. Several towns are located in the valleys surrounding the range, including Brevard , Cullowhee , Waynesville , Canton , and

102-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.60% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.74. In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.30% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 27.90% from 45 to 64, and 22.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

153-694: A fire prevention ordinance enforceable by civil and criminal penalties, Franklin High School is a public high school serving grades 9–12, and is a part of the Macon County Schools district. Union Academy is an alternative public school in Macon County, North Carolina for grades 6–12. It is located near the South Macon Elementary school. Its name was changed from Union Alternative in 2006. Macon Early College

204-402: A height (based on the elevation of the water at the top of the falls and the elevation of the plunge pool at the bottom of the falls) of 137 ft (42 m). The falls can be glimpsed from vehicles on the road; however, getting a better view of the falls is not easy. The falls are located beside of a series of blind curves on Highway 64 with sheer rock cliffs above and below the road. There

255-573: A location in Haywood County , North Carolina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a location in Jackson County , North Carolina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Haywood County, North Carolina Haywood County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 62,089. The county seat and its largest community

306-404: A long time, but has also been known by such names as High Falls, Pitcher Falls, and Cullasaja Falls. Dry Falls is located on the side of U.S. Highway 64 15.7 miles (25 km) southeast of Franklin, North Carolina and 3.1 miles (5 km) north of Highlands, North Carolina . There is a parking area on the side of the road, where visitors can park before walking the short path with stairs to

357-533: A militia led by General Griffith Rutherford led an expedition through the region and destroyed dozens of Cherokee villages. White settlement increased after the war, with most of the settlers being of English, Scotch-Irish, German, and Dutch descent. The county was formed in 1808 from the western part of Buncombe County . It was named for John Haywood , who served as the North Carolina State Treasurer from 1787 to 1827. The county seat

408-525: A resurgence across the state. By 1876, the county was firmly dominated by Democrats. Democrats remained dominant in the county into the early 21st century. Over the subsequent 20 years, the Republican Party's presence rapidly increased due to the increase of new residents and the defection of local Southern Democrats . In November 2022, Republicans won all contested local races in Haywood, making

459-508: A rivalry dating back to the school teams' predecessors' first game in 1922. Annual football games between the two teams are popular events for locals and sometimes attract over 10,000 spectators. Since the 1930s, Haywood County has hosted an annual ramp ( Allium tricoccum ) convention. Folkmoot USA is an international folk festival held since 1984 in Waynesville, North Carolina and surrounding communities. During its history,

510-544: A small portion of the Qualla Boundary , a tribal reservation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians . The Haywood County Sheriff's Office provides court protection and jail management for the entire county and provides patrol and detective services for the unincorporated portions of the county. The towns of Waynesville , Canton , and Maggie Valley have municipal police departments. On October 1, 2020,

561-550: A tributary of the Cullasaja River through the Nantahala National Forest. The falls flows over an overhanging bluff; visitors may walk behind the falls and remain dry when the water flow is low. During periods of drought, the stream may nearly dry up, though visitors will get wet if the water flow is moderate or high. To avoid this, visitors may drive behind the falls. Bridal Veil Falls is located on

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612-596: Is Waynesville . Haywood County is part of the Waynesville, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area . The earliest inhabitants of the area eventually comprising Haywood County were Cherokee Native Americans. Their local population was severely impacted by a smallpox outbreak in 1715. In July 1776, during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War , Cherokee warriors began attacking white settlements in western North Carolina. In response,

663-641: Is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population was 37,014. Its county seat is Franklin . The Nantahala River runs through Macon County, flowing into the Little Tennessee River in Swain County . The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rafting destinations in the nation. The river valleys were long occupied by indigenous peoples, some of whom built earthwork mounds about 1000 AD. Some are still visible in this region. It

714-531: Is a high school that offers college classes located next to the greenway and public library of Franklin. Southwestern Community College (North Carolina) is a partner in the program. As of 2008, SCC was ranked 4th in the list of America's best community colleges. Macon Early College is one of the three high schools in the Macon area, coming into existence after the Franklin High School, but before

765-541: Is best known for the large, deep pool at the bottom, and is a popular place for swimming during warm weather. As of the 2020 census , there were 37,014 people, 15,921 households, and 10,250 families residing in the county. At the 2000 census , there were 29,811 people, 12,828 households, and 8,902 families residing in the county. The population density was 58 people per square mile (22 people/km ). There were 20,746 housing units at an average density of 40 units per square mile (15 units/km ). The racial makeup of

816-424: Is expected to become the largest employer. The Blue Ridge Southern Railroad operates a rail line with freight service through Haywood County. Haywood County Schools operates 15 schools: an early college ( Haywood Early College High School ), three high schools ( Tuscola , Pisgah , and Central Haywood), three middle schools , eight elementary schools . The districts has no low-performing schools and had

867-802: Is land and 0.94 square miles (2.4 km ) (0.17%) is water. It is bordered by Madison , Buncombe , Henderson , Transylvania , Jackson , Swain counties in North Carolina, and Cocke and Sevier counties in Tennessee. Haywood County lies within the French Broad River basin. Since the county's borders follow mountain ridgelines, all water in the county derives from rain fallen over it or from local springs, with no external watercourses crossing its boundaries. The Pigeon River originates in Haywood County. Haywood County

918-571: Is only one small pull-off near the falls, but walking on the road puts visitors in danger of being hit by a passing vehicle. This water fall is just up the road of the Cullasaja River RV Park. Dry Falls , also known as Upper Cullasaja Falls, is a 65-foot (20 m) waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest , northwest of Highlands, North Carolina . Dry Falls flows on the Cullasaja River through

969-638: Is part of the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway . Cullasaja comes from a Cherokee word meaning "honey locust place." The falls is the last major waterfall on the Cullasaja River. The falls is a long cascade over the course of 0.2 miles (300 m). The height of the falls is given as 200 ft (61 m) in Kevin Adams' book, North Carolina Waterfalls and 250 ft (76 m) by NCWaterfalls.com. Google Earth gives

1020-696: Is situated amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains and contains parts of several major subranges of the Blue Ridge, namely the Great Smoky Mountains in the west and the Plott Balsams and Great Balsam Mountains in the south. Notable peaks in the county include Cold Mountain , at 6,030 feet (1,840 m), Mount Sterling , at 5,835 feet (1,779 m), and Richland Balsam, at 6,410 feet (1,950 m) in elevation. Mt. Guyot ,

1071-649: The Nantahala National Forest and are administered by the United States Forest Service . Of the 239.31 square miles (620 km ) of USFS land, 71.56 square miles (185 km ) lie in the Highlands Ranger District and the remaining 167.75 square miles (434 km ) lie in the Wayah Ranger District. The county's largest natural water supply is the Cullasaja River . The Nantahala River also runs through

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1122-619: The Civil War, Haywood County elected several Whigs to office. After the war ended in 1865, Unionists established a local branch of the Republican Party . Republicans dominated local offices until 1870, when the Democratic Party —often as a member of fusionist anti- Reconstruction "Conservative" coalitions alongside former Whigs as well as Moderate Republicans and independents opposed to Reconstruction—experienced

1173-552: The Haywood County Sheriff's Office took over all law enforcement service for the town of Clyde . They are expected to continue operations in the town until June 2025. Fire protection and rescue services are provided by the Clyde, Cruso, North Canton, Saunook, Waynesville, Crabtree-Ironduff, Maggie Valley, Junaluska, Center Pigeon, Canton, Jonathan Creek, Fines Creek, and Lake Logan-Cecil Fire Departments. Prior to

1224-683: The House from 1801 to 1807), and in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1828. Macon County's first courthouse was a brick building constructed by Colonel David Coleman in Franklin in 1829. 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 . A new two-story brick courthouse was designed by William Gould Bulgin and constructed by John Davis in 1881. The neighboring Clay County Courthouse

1275-412: The Nantahala National Forest. It is part of a series of waterfalls on an 8.7-mile (14.0 km) stretch of the river that eventually ends with Cullasaja Falls . Dry Falls flows over an overhanging bluff that allows visitors to walk up under the falls and remain relatively dry when the water flow is low, hence its name. Visitors will get wet if the water flow is high. The falls has been called Dry Falls for

1326-562: The Thomas Legion ( Confederate ) skirmished with the 2nd North Carolina Mounted Infantry ( Union ). In the 1880s, the Western North Carolina Railroad extended lines through the county, creating new economic industries centered on logging and tourism. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 554.5 square miles (1,436 km ), of which 553.56 square miles (1,433.7 km )

1377-633: The Union Academy. The Franklin Press has been published weekly in Franklin since 1888. It is the oldest extant business in Macon County. The Press was preceded by four other Macon County newspapers: The Franklin Observer and The Western Carolinian (both of which began in 1860), the Macon Advance (started in 1877), and The Western Reporter (1880-1881). None of them lasted more than

1428-428: The age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 9.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.76. In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.80% under

1479-467: The age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.70 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 33,922, and the median income for a family was $ 40,438. Males had a median income of $ 30,731 versus $ 21,750 for females. The per capita income for

1530-634: The county attorney and county manager. The county manager oversees county government administration. Haywood County is a member of the regional Southwestern Commission council of governments. It is located in the North Carolina Senate 's 47th district , the Senate's 50th district , the North Carolina House of Representatives ' 118th district , and North Carolina's 11th congressional district . Haywood County contains

1581-512: The county commission entirely occupied by Republicans for the first time in its history. Pactiv Evergreen is largest employer in Haywood County, and operates a large paper mill in Canton and another facility in Waynesville. In March 2023, the company announced it would close the Canton mill by the end of June. The closure is projected to result in the loss of hundreds of jobs and $ 500 million in overall economic impact, and Haywood County Schools

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1632-451: The county was $ 18,554. About 8.10% of families and 11.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.40% of those under age 18 and 10.30% of those age 65 or over. Haywood County is governed by an elected five-member board of commissioners. Each member is popularly-elected to serve a four-year term. The board is responsible for adopting the county budget, setting the local property tax rate, making zoning decisions, and hiring

1683-528: The county was 96.85% White , 1.27% Black or African American , 0.49% Native American , 0.21% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.44% from other races , and 0.71% from two or more races. 1.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 30.8% were of American , 12.9% English , 12.0% German , 10.4% Irish and 8.3% Scots-Irish ancestry according to Census 2000 . 97.1% spoke English and 1.9% Spanish as their first language. There were 23,100 households, out of which 26.20% had children under

1734-416: The county was 97.18% White , 1.20% Black or African American , 0.28% Native American , 0.39% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.31% from other races , and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 12,828 households, out of which 24.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 8.00% had

1785-595: The county's highest point at 6,621 feet (2,018 m), is the 4th highest mountain east of the Mississippi River . Black Balsam Knob , in the Great Balsam Mountains in the southeastern section of the county, is the highest grassy bald in the entire Appalachian range. Haywood County is believed to be the highest county (by mean elevation) east of the Mississippi River , with a mean elevation of 3,597 feet or 1,096 metres. About 40 percent of

1836-702: The county's land lies within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Pisgah National Forest . As of the 2020 census , there were 62,089 people, 26,653 households, and 17,170 families residing in the county. At the 2000 census , there were 54,033 people, 23,100 households, and 16,054 families residing in the county. The population density was 98 people per square mile (38 people/km ). There were 28,640 housing units at an average density of 52 units per square mile (20 units/km ). The racial makeup of

1887-557: The county, and flows into the Little Tennessee River . The Appalachian Trail winds through the western end of Macon County. As of 2024, Macon County has 21,973 acres devoted to agriculture, with a total of 346 farms. Cullasaja Falls is a waterfall in Southwestern North Carolina east of Franklin . The waterfall is located on the Cullasaja River in the Nantahala National Forest and

1938-438: The falls. Significant improvements to the parking area and trail were completed by the United States Forest Service in 2009. Bridal Veil Falls is a 45-foot (14 m) waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest , southeast of Franklin . With a short curve of roadway located behind the falls, it has the distinction of being the only waterfall in the state that one can drive a vehicle under. Bridal Veil Falls flows on

1989-647: The poverty line, including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 11.80% of those age 65 or over. Macon County is governed by its elected Board of Commissioners and administered by the Board's appointed County Manager. Macon County is a member of the regional Southwestern Commission council of governments. As of 2024, Macon County has the lowest property tax rate in North Carolina – 27 cents per $ 100. The Macon County Sheriff's Office provides court security, jail administration, and protection of all county owned facilities for all of Macon county plus patrol and detective services for

2040-433: The range, such as Looking Glass Falls , Moore Cove Falls , and the waterfalls of Graveyard Fields . ( "Mountain heights" . Peakbagger.com . ) The area consists of a transition forest between the southern Appalachian spruce–fir forest (which resembles forest types found at northern latitudes) and the mixed deciduous forests of temperate America. The following trees are at higher elevations: This article about

2091-549: The seventh highest combined test results among school districts in the state in 2021–22. The county also hosts Haywood Community College . According to the 2021 American Community Survey, an estimated 27.7 percent of county residents have attained a bachelor's degree or higher level of education. Two county high schools' football teams, the Tuscola High School Mountaineers of Waynesville and Pisgah High School Black Bears of Canton, have maintained

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2142-414: The side of U.S. Highway 64 16.5 miles (27 km) southeast of Franklin and 2.3 miles (4 km) north of Highlands . Highway 64 originally used the curve of roadway behind the falls exclusively so that all traffic went behind them; however, this caused problems with icing of the roadway during freezing weather. Hwy. 64 has since been re-routed around the front of the falls. There is a parking area on

2193-530: The side of the road, where visitors can park and view the falls as well. In 2003, a massive boulder slid off the left side of the falls, blocking that side of the drive-under completely. However, in July 2007, that boulder was removed by a local developer. The road under the falls is now free of obstruction. Quarry Falls is a small waterfall (or perhaps large rapid in high water) located beside US Hwy. 64 southeast of Franklin. Known to locals as "Bust Your Butt," it

2244-524: The southwest suburbs of Asheville . The Blue Ridge Parkway runs along its length and at Richland Balsam (milepost 431), the Parkway is at its highest point (6053 feet). Large portions of the range are part of Pisgah or Nantahala National Forest, making the area popular for recreation. The Middle Prong and Shining Rock Wildernesses are located in the center of the range and are both part of Pisgah National Forest. Several waterfalls are located in

2295-404: The two-week event has featured around 200 groups from approximately 100 countries. The Southeast Tourism Society has named Folkmoot USA one of its top twenty events for 20 years. The North Carolina General Assembly declared Folkmoot USA to be the state's official international folk festival in 2003. Haywood County townships include: Macon County, North Carolina Macon County

2346-546: The unincorporated parts of the county. Incorporated towns Franklin, pop 3,845, and Highlands. population 924, have municipal police departments. When requested, assistance is available from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, SBI. Macon County Emergency Services oversees contracts with the eleven volunteer fire departments that provide protection to Macon County residents and businesses and also provides for fire inspections. Macon County has

2397-412: Was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 92.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 32,139, and the median income for a family was $ 37,381. Males had a median income of $ 28,113 versus $ 20,081 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,642. About 8.80% of families and 12.60% of the population were below

2448-494: Was built and named Angel Brothers Hospital. It was renamed Angel Hospital in 1940. A new $ 68 million Angel Medical Center was built east of Franklin in 2022. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 519.67 square miles (1,345.9 km ), of which 515.58 square miles (1,335.3 km ) is land and 4.09 square miles (10.6 km ) (0.79%) is water. Of the land in Macon County, 239.31 square miles (620 km ) (46.1%) are federal lands that lie within

2499-533: Was designated at Mount Pleasant, which was renamed Waynesville in 1811. The first county courthouse was completed the following year. In 1828, a part of Haywood County was split off and made Macon County . In 1851, parts of Haywood and Macon counties were combined to form Jackson County . The last shot of the Civil War east of the Mississippi was fired in Waynesville on May 9, 1865, when elements of

2550-460: Was modeled after it. Macon County's historic courthouse was demolished when a new three-story modern neo-formalist courthouse was built in 1972 by architect Kyle C Boone. However, the former courthouse's cupola was saved and remains on display in a downtown park. Macon County's first hospital opened in Franklin in August 1923. In 1926, the first permanent hospital in North Carolina west of Asheville

2601-603: Was part of the homeland of the historic Cherokee people, who had towns throughout the river valleys. The Cherokee in Western North Carolina are known as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians , a federally recognized tribe. 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

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