In 1808, only seventeen years after
Buncombe County was formed, the southwestern portion was split off
to form Haywood County. Population growth in the area was so strong
that, in 1852, the southwestern portion of Haywood County and the
eastern portion of Macon County were combined to form Jackson
County. Jackson County was named in honor of President Andrew
Jackson who was also a military hero. The county only remained as
originally scoped for nine years; in 1861 the eastern portion of
Jackson County was combined with the western portion of Henderson
County to form Transylvania County. But, the politicians weren't
finished. Just ten years later, in 1871, the northern parts of
Jackson and Macon Counties were split off to form Swain County.
Sylva, near the junction of US highways 23, 74 and 441, is the
county seat.
The northern portion of Jackson
(Addie, Balsam, Sylva, Dillsboro, Webster and Cullowhee) is
virtually isolated from the southern
portion (Glenville, Cashiers) by rugged mountains and poor roads.
Cullowhee in northern Jackson County is the home of Western
Carolina University - a well known liberal arts institution.
Cullowhee is fortunate to be sited in a thermal valley which makes
for very mild winters but, unfortunately, rather warm summers.
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Two very popular attractions are The Great Smoky Mountains Railway
which offers deluxe excursions lasting between 2 and 3 hours. Also,
for families that would like to enjoy some whitewater rafting but
are afraid of the dangers, the Tuckaseigee River is the perfect
compromise. Arrangements can be made at the Blue Ridge Outing
Company on US-74/441 about 15 minutes east of Cherokee or 5 minutes
west of Sylva.
Asheville will probably be your launch point in your search for a
new home in this mountain paradise. In
WNC-Tour-Guide.com, our
sister web site, you
can let you computer mouse lead you to descriptions of the many
attractions and adventures Western North Carolina mountains have to
offer. Then, via our directories of the
Jackson County real estate agents, you can view their real estate
listings of homes for sale in
Cullowhee,
Cashiers,
Dillsboro,
Glenville,
Sylva and elsewhere in
Jackson County. Or, fill out
our simple form and we will
contact those agencies we feel may be best staffed to assist you in
your search.
And, while you're looking, we have included links to
convenient, comfort-able
hotels and motels any of which would delight
in being your host. And, yes, you can make instant, on-line
reservations and receive an immediate, printed confirmation. |
