Macon County, Administrative county in western North Carolina, United States.
Located in the mountains of North Carolina, Macon County spans across 519 square miles, featuring forests, rivers, and multiple waterfalls within its boundaries.
Established in 1828 from the western part of Haywood County, Macon County received its name from Nathaniel Macon, a United States Representative and Senator.
The territory holds deep connections to Native American heritage as it belonged to the Cherokee Nation before the Treaty of Washington in 1819.
Franklin, the county seat, centralizes government services and provides residents access to administrative resources through an online portal system.
The county contains 21,973 acres of agricultural land distributed among 346 farms, balancing rural production with natural preservation efforts.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1828
Capital city: Franklin
Shares border with: Swain County, Jackson County, Rabun County, Clay County, Cherokee County, Graham County, Oconee County
Website: http://maconnc.org
GPS coordinates: 35.15000,-83.42000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
Nantahala National Forest
15.7 km
Dry Falls
18.8 km
Cullasaja Falls
14.2 km
Rabun Bald
23.3 km
Bridal Veil Falls
19.4 km
Nikwasi
6.1 km
Ramsey Center
27.6 km
Southern Nantahala Wilderness
21.5 km
Quarry Falls
15.3 km
Holcomb Creek Falls
23.4 km
Estatoah Falls
19 km
Glade Mountain
31 km
First Presbyterian Church
23.1 km
Ammons Creek Falls
23.2 km
Church of the Incarnation
23.2 km
Joyner Building
28.4 km
Bull Cove Falls
19.9 km
Saint Agnes Episcopal Church
5 km
Thomas Grant Harbison House
24.7 km
Cabin Ben
21.4 km
Bad Branch Falls
20.2 km
Franklin Presbyterian Church
4.9 km
Albert Swain Bryson House
5.5 km
Jesse R. Siler House
4.5 km
Baldwin-Coker Cottage
23.7 km
Hambidge Center Historic District
18.2 km
Charles Noden George House
29.5 km
Judaculla Rock
32.8 kmReviews
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