Clay County, North Carolina
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| Clay County, North Carolina | |
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 Location in the state of North Carolina |
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 North Carolina's location in the USA |
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| Founded | 1861 |
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| Seat | Hayesville |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
221 sq mi (572 km²) 6 sq mi (16 km²), 2.67% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
8,775 41/sq mi (16/km²) |
Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2000, the population was 8,775. Its county seat is Hayesville.
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[change] History
The county was made in 1861 from the southeastern part of Cherokee County.
[change] Government
Clay County is part of the local Southwestern Commission council of governments.
[change] Connected Counties
These counties are connected to Clay County:
- Macon County, North Carolina - northeast
- Rabun County, Georgia - southeast
- Towns County, Georgia - south
- Union County, Georgia - southwest
- Cherokee County, North Carolina - northwest
[change] Cities and towns
These cities and towns are in Clay County:
- Hayesville
- Warne
