Marble and Log

detectahead · Oct 26, 2009

Hi all! This is the title of the latest book I aquired on the history of Cherokee Co. N.C. This reference book gives the exact directions by way of # state rds and local maps to every old dwelling in the entire county. The Hayes house was first on my list. George W. Hayes was a prosperous farmer, a prominent statesman and soldier. One of the early settlers to arrive before the creation of the county, Hayes served in the militia during the Cherokee removal, and later as a captain in the confederate army. Elected as Cherokee County's first representative to the N.C. General Assembly, he was instrumental in the formation of Clay County in 1861, and was honored for this roll in the naming of the county seat, Hayesville. (This town is just 14 miles east of me.) I have recieved permission from the current owner to search the grounds. Her home is located in Tomatla. This home was also one of the first post offices in the area and a stop over point coming from the Walker Inn from Andrews. The bag and hook to retrieve the mail by train was at this house. The train no longer runs by here and hasn't for years. Heres some pics, hope to get started soon. HH