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Macon County Map, North Carolina

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Macon County, North Carolina

Macon Location Map North Carolina

Macon County is in the westernmost part of North Carolina. Franklin, the county seat, is nicknamed as the “Gem Capital of the World”. And for good reason. It’s known for its abundance of rubies and sapphires here.

The Nantahala National Forest covers much of the county so it brings in a lot of hikers and campers. Macon County has deep Cherokee roots. There’s also a large community of Scottish settlers that you can learn about at the Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin.

Highlands is a small town in the county, which is a popular mountain getaway. The views from Wayah Bald are breathtaking. Macon County is full of natural beauty. Waterfalls, mountains, forests. Yep, it’s all here.

CategoryDetails
County NameMacon County
County SeatFranklin
PopulationApproximately 40,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesFranklin, Highlands, Clayton, Nantahala
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 23, U.S. Route 441
FIPS Code37-113
Total Area516 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesSwain County (North), Jackson County (East), Oconee County, South Carolina (Southeast), Rabun County, Georgia (South), Clay County (Southwest), Cherokee County (West), Graham County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.1894° N, 83.3840° W
EtymologyNamed after Nathaniel Macon, a member and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Major LandmarksGreat Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest
WebsiteMacon County Website

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