Jackson County Map, North Carolina

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Jackson County, North Carolina

The mountains of western North Carolina cradle Jackson County. It’s a place of natural beauty. Sylva is the county seat, which is a picturesque mountain town.
The county is home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. People here like to go hiking, fishing, and camping. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs through the county with breathtaking mountain views.
Western Carolina University is also located in Cullowhee. The county has a rich Cherokee heritage. You can learn about it at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Whitewater rafting on the Tuckasegee River is popular.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Jackson County |
County Seat | Sylva |
Population | Approximately 45,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sylva, Cullowhee, Dillsboro, Webster |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 74, U.S. Route 441 |
FIPS Code | 37-099 |
Total Area | 491 square miles (land and water) |
Adjacent Counties | Haywood County (Northeast), Transylvania County (East), Oconee County, South Carolina (South), Macon County (West), Swain County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
State | North Carolina |
Coordinates | 35.3694° N, 83.2166° W |
Etymology | Named after Andrew Jackson, the 7th President of the United States |
Major Landmarks | Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest |
Website | Jackson County Website |
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