History

Haywood County came into being over 200 years ago. The county officially separated from Buncombe County in 1808. Over 300 families were living in the territory between Buncombe County and the Tennessee line. Many of these families came to the area because their ancestors served in the American Revolution. These soldiers were introduced to the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, and many of them returned to settle the region after the war was over.

Francis Grist Mill

Francis Grist Mill

Location: Waynesville, NC
Phone: 828-456-6307
Cataloochee Valley

Cataloochee Valley

Location: Waynesville NC
Haywood Co Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.

Haywood Co Historical & Genealogical Society, Inc.

Location: Waynesville NC
Phone: 828-564-1044
Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum

Wheels Through Time Transportation Museum

Location: Maggie Valley NC
Phone: 828-926-6266