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Haywood County
Haywood County
County
	The Haywood County Courthouse in Waynesville
	Official seal of Haywood County Seal
	Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
	North Carolina's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 35°33′N 82°59′W / 35.55°N 82.98°W
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
Founded	1808
Named for	John Haywood
Seat	Waynesville
Largest town	Waynesville
Area
• Total	555 sq mi (1,440 km2)
• Land	554 sq mi (1,430 km2)
• Water	0.9 sq mi (2 km2) 0.2%
Population (2010)
• Total	59,036
• Density	107/sq mi (41/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	11th
Website	www.haywoodnc.net

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Haywood County is a county in the western portion of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,036.^[1] Its county seat and largest city is Waynesville.^[2]

Haywood County is part of the Asheville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The county was formed by European Americans 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.^[3]

In 1828 the western part of Haywood County became 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 the Thomas Legion (Confederate) skirmished with the 2nd NC Mounted (Union). A monument is situated on Sulphur Springs Road in Waynesville.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 555 square miles (1,440 km²), of which 554 square miles (1,430 km²) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²) (0.2%) is water.^[4]

The Pigeon River originates in Haywood County. It is the only county in North Carolina that all water flows out while none flows in.^{[citation needed]}

Haywood County 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, 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 3600 feet (1095m).^[5]

A portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is in the northwestern section of the county, north of Maggie Valley. Along with several mountains rising to over 6,000 feet (1,800 m) in elevation, the Haywood area of the Smokies includes Cataloochee, which is home to a large campground and several historical structures dating to the 19th and early 20th centuries. Other protected areas include substantial sections of the Pisgah National Forest in the far northeastern and southern parts of the county.

Adjacent counties

Cocke County, Tennessee - north
Madison County - northeast
Buncombe County - east
Henderson County, North Carolina - southeast
Transylvania County - south
Jackson County] - southwest
Swain County - west
Sevier County, Tennessee - northwest

National protected areas

Blue Ridge Parkway (part)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (part)
Pisgah National Forest (part)
Cherokee Indian Reservation/Qualla Boundary (part)

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1810	2,780	—
1820	4,073	46.5%
1830	4,578	12.4%
1840	4,975	8.7%
1850	7,074	42.2%
1860	5,801	−18.0%
1870	7,921	36.5%
1880	10,271	29.7%
1890	13,346	29.9%
1900	16,222	21.5%
1910	21,020	29.6%
1920	23,496	11.8%
1930	28,273	20.3%
1940	34,804	23.1%
1950	37,631	8.1%
1960	39,711	5.5%
1970	41,710	5.0%
1980	46,495	11.5%
1990	46,942	1.0%
2000	54,033	15.1%
2010	59,036	9.3%
2013 (est.)	59,183	0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6] 1790-1960^[7] 1900-1990^[8] 1990-2000^[9] 2010-2013^[1]

As of the census^[10] of 2000, 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/km²). There were 28,640 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of 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 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 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 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.

Law and government

Haywood County is a member of the regional Southwestern Commission council of governments.

Haywood County contains a portion of the Qualla Boundary which is a tribal reservation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Lands and people living within this reservation are subject mostly to tribal/federal laws rather than county or state laws.

Education

Haywood County Schools has 16 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade. Those are separated into four high schools, three middle schools, and nine elementary schools.^[11]

Tuscola-Pisgah rivalry

The two major high schools in the Haywood County Schools System, the Tuscola High School Mountaineers of Waynesville and Pisgah High School Black Bears of Canton participate in one of the fiercest high school rivalries in the Southeast.^{[citation needed]} The two high school football teams battle it out for the Haywood County Championship each fall, drawing up to 15,000 fans. Tuscola leads the series by 23-22-1 and currently winning against the Bears.

Transportation

Major highways and roads

Railroads

Norfolk Southern Railway operates a portion the Murphy Branch through Haywood County, providing a rail connection with the rest of the state/country. Norfolk Southern operates a small yard in Canton which directly serves Evergreen Packaging Paper Company and originates several local runs.

Communities

Towns

Census-designated places

Unincorporated community

Saunook

Townships

Beaverdam
Bethel
Cataloochee
Cecil
Clyde
Crabtree
Cruso
East Fork
Fines Creek
Iron Duff
Ivy Hill
Jonathan Creek
Pigeon
Waynesville
White Oak

In popular culture

Cold Mountain, in southeast Haywood County within the Pisgah National Forest, became popularly known when featured as the title and setting of the 1997 historical novel Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. He explored the later stages of the American Civil War in the area and a Confederate soldier's effort to return home. The novel was adapted as a major motion picture, released by Miramax Films in 2003 and starring Nicole Kidman, Jude Law, and Renée Zellweger.

References

^ ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 153.
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
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^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 17, 2015.
^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ "Haywood County Schools". North Carolina's School Report Cards. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved February 10, 2013.

External links

35°33′N 82°59′W / 35.55°N 82.98°W / 35.55; -82.98

[QF-1] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 21, 2013.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.

[3] Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 153.

[GR1-4] "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2015.

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[6] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2015.

[7] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 17, 2015.

[8] Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2015.

[9] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 17, 2015.

[GR2-10] "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[11] "Haywood County Schools". North Carolina's School Report Cards. North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved February 10, 2013.

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v t e Municipalities and communities of Haywood County, North Carolina, United States
County seat: Waynesville
Towns	Canton Clyde Maggie Valley Waynesville
CDPs	Lake Junaluska West Canton
Other communities	Bethel Crabtree Cruso Dellwood Fines Creek Iron Duff Saunook
Indian reservation	Eastern Cherokee Reservation‡
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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