Clay County, North Carolina
county in North Carolina, United States
Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. During the 2020 United States Census, 11,089 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Hayesville.
Clay County | |
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 Clay County Government Center | |
| Motto: "Clay County – It's Good for the Soul" | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°03′11″N 83°45′08″W / 35.052997°N 83.752264°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Named for | Henry Clay |
| Seat | Hayesville |
| Largest community | Hayesville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 220.78 sq mi (571.8 km2) |
| • Land | 214.98 sq mi (556.8 km2) |
| • Water | 5.80 sq mi (15.0 km2) 2.63% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 11,089 |
| • Density | 51.58/sq mi (19.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 11th |
| Website | www |
History
changeThe county was made in 1861 from the southeastern part of Cherokee County.
Government
changeClay County is part of the local Southwestern Commission council of governments.
Connected Counties
changeThese 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
Cities and towns
changeThese cities and towns are in Clay County:
References
change- ↑ "QuickFacts: Clay County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 17, 2024.