Clay County, North Carolina
Clay County | |
|---|---|
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°04′N 83°46′W / 35.06°N 83.76°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1861 |
| Seat | Hayesville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 221 sq mi (570 km2) |
| • Water | 6 sq mi (20 km2) 2.67% |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 8,775 |
| • Density | 40/sq mi (16/km2) |
Clay County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2000, the population was 8,775. Its county seat is Hayesville.
History
The county was made in 1861 from the southeastern part of Cherokee County.
Government
Clay County is part of the local Southwestern Commission council of governments.
Connected Counties
These 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
These cities and towns are in Clay County: