Macon County
… was formed in 1828 from Haywood County. Located in the W section of the state, it is bounded by the state of Georgia and by Clay, Cherokee, Swain, and Jackson Counties. It was named for Nathaniel Macon (1758-1837), speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. senator. Area: 520 sq. mi. County seat: Franklin, with an elevation of 2,113 ft. Townships are Burningtown, Cartoogechaye, Cowee, Ellijay, Flats, Franklin, Highlands, Millshoal, Nantahala, Smiths Bridge, and Sugar Rock. Produces corn, dairy products, livestock, hogs, textiles, lumber, heavy equipment, hay, honey, plastics, and mica.
