Haywood County, Administrative county in western North Carolina, United States
The territory spans 554 square miles across the Mountain region, with Waynesville serving as the county seat and largest community center.
Established in 1808 from Buncombe County, the area received its name from John Haywood, who held the position of North Carolina state treasurer.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pisgah National Forest shape local traditions through outdoor activities and nature-centered celebrations.
The county maintains fifteen educational institutions, including multiple high schools and an early college program within the Haywood County Schools system.
The final gunshot of the Civil War east of the Mississippi River occurred in Waynesville on May 9, 1865.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1808
Capital city: Waynesville
Shares border with: Cocke County, Madison County, Buncombe County, Transylvania County, Jackson County, Swain County, Sevier County, Henderson County
Website: http://haywoodnc.net
GPS coordinates: 35.55000,-82.98000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
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