Picturesque Clay County is like the peaceful town your grandmother grew up
in. With rolling farmlands, beautiful lake Chatuge, inviting mountains
and a charming downtown square you will be sent back into a time
when you knew your neighbors, and church and school were the top
of the social calendar. This tight knit community is seeped in
traditional values. Evenings are spent sitting on the porch and
gazing at the stars or going out to the many gatherings, festivals
and events of dancing, music and good country cooking. Cultural
opportunities abound as you can enjoy community theater, concerts,
John
C. Campbell Folk school , art studios, crafts, auctions, book
stores, and our museum.
>With a population of 8,775 (according to the 2000 census), Clay county
is among the five least populated counties in the state and offers
one of the lowest property tax rates in North Carolina. With elevations
ranging from 1,200 feet up to 5,498 there are plenty of lofty
vistas to take in the view.<
Although there are many townships there is only one 'town' in Clay County.
Hayesville has a population of 380 residents. The town was built
around the historic two story Clay County courthouse constructed
in 1888. The town square is often the focal point of the many
festivities in the county. The school is located on one large
'campus' where, attending all 12 grades, a child only has to change
the buildings they go to as they move from grade school up through
high school. Student test scores and academic performance consistently
rank Clay County among the top five percent of the schools in
the state.
If the outdoors is for you, so is Hayesville. About 3,700 acres of
the 7000 acre sapphire-blue waters of Lake Chatuge are in Clay
county. With a 128 miles of shoreline, this pristine lake is ideal
for swimming, boating, camping and fishing. The record large mouth
bass caught in lake Chatuge weighed in at 17 pounds! And Jackrabbit
campground, part of the Nantahala
National Forest, is located on the shores of Lake Chatuge.
It offers 100 camp sites, hiking, picnic areas and a beach swimming
area.
But that is not all this county has to offer, Fires Creek, also part
of the Nantahala National Forest, encompass 14,000 acres designated
as a bear sanctuary. It is popular for many outdoor enthusiast
as fly fishermen, hikers, and photography buffs. Fires Creek winds
its way through the forest providing some beautiful scenery amid
waterfalls perfect for horse back riding.
Lets not forget the golfers in the crowd! Clay County has two: Chatuge
shores is a public 18 hole course covering 150 acres with number
8 hole bordering Lake Chatuge. And Eagle Green at Mountain Harbour
offers an 18 hole course with five set of tees and 62 bunkers
and water for a challenging game, all in a scenic setting.
So come and be above the rest in the mountains of North Carolina.
Visit Hayesville and discover the "Best Kept Secret"
of the mountains. You'll be glad you did.
Clay County Chamber Of Commerce
P.O. Box 88 Hayesville, NC 28904
Phone: (828)389-3704
info@claycounty-nc-chamber.com
Location: 388 Business Hwy 64
Hayesville, NC 28904 (828) 389-3704
Email : info@claycounty-nc-chamber.com
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