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Clay County Historical and Arts Museum

Visit the red brick jailhouse, circa 1912, which has been turned into a museum and exhibit space by the Clay County Historical and Arts Council.

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  • Lesson plan: Learn about your county This activity will allow fourth grade students in North Carolina to learn more about the counties that surround their home county. Using online images, students will create a multimedia presentation to share with others.

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This museum is housed in the Old County Jail which was constructed in 1912 and used as a jail until 1972. The Museum displays items pertinent to the history of the area through changing exhibits. Visitors will enjoy the many pictures of life as it was in the old days, school house artifacts, a collection of farm equipment and Indian artifacts from a local excavation.

Located at 21 Davis Loop in Hayesville, the museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday during the summer, but private tours can be arranged at almost any time by contacting the Arts Council (828)389-6814

Also see the History of Clay County from the Clay County Chamber of Commerce.

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