Clay County, North Carolina

Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. During the 2000 United States Census, 8,775 people lived there. Its county seat is Hayesville.

Clay County
Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville
Clay County Courthouse in Hayesville
Map of North Carolina highlighting Clay County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°04′N 83°46′W
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1861
Named forHenry Clay
SeatHayesville
Largest townHayesville
Area
  Total221 sq mi (570 km2)
  Land215 sq mi (560 km2)
  Water5.9 sq mi (15 km2)  2.7%%
Population
 (2010)
  Total10,587
  Density49/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district11th
Websitewww.clayconc.com

History

The county was made in 1861 from the southeastern part of Cherokee County.

Government

Clay County is part of the local Southwestern Commission council of governments.

Connected Counties

These counties are connected to Clay County:

Cities and towns

These cities and towns are in Clay County:

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