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General Haywood County Information
Haywood County is located in Western North Carolina. The northeastern
boundary borders Tennnessee. The northern portion of the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park and a part of the Pisgah National Forest is located
in the county.
Weather
Average Mean Temperature: Summer; June 68.8, July 71.3 August 70.5,
Winter; December 38.8, January 38.9. Average snowfall 12.5
inches. Growing season 175 days. Average annual rainfall 45.13 inches.
History
The county was initially a part of the Cherokee Indian Nation.
After the Revolutionary War, the English, Scotch-Irish, Germans and Dutch
settled here. Originally a part of Buncombe County, it was separated
in March 1808 and was named in honor of John Haywood, State Treasurer from
1787 to 1827.
Recreation
Haywood County has many fine restaurants, a ski resort, six golf courses
and three Country Clubs. Hiking trails, horseback riding, white water
rafting, picnicking, fishing, camping and numerous other outdoor activities
abound. We also have a fun park and zoo.
Health Facilities
A 200 bed hospital, constructed in 1979, offers private rooms to each
patient and has ultra-modern equipment. It is located in the center
of the county just west of the town of Clyde.
Churches
Modern churches representing all the leading denominations are to be
found in Haywood County. Also, Lake Junaluska Assembly, the World
Methodist Assembly grounds are located in Haywood County.
Places of Interest
1. The Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts - Shelton
House, Waynesville.
2. Cataloochee Ranch and Ski Area, Maggie Valley.
3. Soco Gardens Zoo, Maggie Valley.
4. Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley.
5. Waynesville Country Club.
6. Maggie Valley Country Club.
7. Waynesville Chamber of Commerce.
8. Maggie Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.
9. Stompin’ Ground.
10. Lake Junaluska Assembly.
11. Waynesville Post Office.
12. Maggie Valley Post Office.
13. Haywood County Courthouse.
14. Haywood County Library.
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