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Haywood, a western, mountain county of North Carolina, was established out of Buncombe County in 1808. Named after John Haywood, the county is home to the Great Smoky Mountains, Maggie Valley, and Lake Junaluska. Waynesville, incorporated in 1871, is the county’s seat of government.
Haywood County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 62,089. The county seat and its largest community is Waynesville. Haywood County is part of the Waynesville, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.
May 19, 2024 · Guide to Haywood County, North Carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
- Waynesville
- Buncombe [1]
- December 15, 1808
Haywood County History. Haywood County's inception dates to December 23, 1808, when General Thomas Love successfully introduced a bill separating Haywood County from Buncombe County.
From 1880-2024, search for people, places, and events, and discover more about Haywood County history. This immense resource was made possible by the Laurence W. Ross Testamentary Trust.
Historic Places in Haywood County, NC. If you want to see and experience what life may have been like for your ancestors, you are in luck! Haywood County has numerous properties and locations that offer a glimpse into the past.
Our Mission Statement: The Museum of Haywood County History (MHCH) preserves and interprets the stories, artifacts, and landscape of Haywood County and its communities, preserving the contributions of the Shook and Smathers families and communicating the rich culture of the region to diverse audiences, thus informing contemporary community ...
