Clay County Courthouse
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Clay County Courthouse
Clay County Courthouse, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 29, 1975. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.
What it isHistoric courthouse in Hayesville, North Carolina, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 41 MB · National Archives↗1975 to today
- 1975Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2007
The modern Clay County courthouse in Hayesville, N.C - 2026On the Register for 51 years
An old view of Clay County Courthouse
Postcards and photographs from Hayesville’s archive whose captions name it, from 2007. Tap one to see it full screen.
2007Finding Clay County Courthouse
Main St., Hayesville
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Clay County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Clay County Courthouse
Is Clay County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 29, 1975 (Register number 75001250).
Is Clay County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Clay County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Clay County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 41 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 47719638 · Wikidata · old views from Hayesville’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.