Jackson
Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center
The Mountain Heritage Center celebrates the natural and cultural heritage of the southern Appalachian region. Through artifacts and interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and demonstrations, the center promotes the rich traditions of the mountains. Visitors will see the Appalachian region interpreted from new perspectives and come away with an understanding of its land, culture, and people.
Location:
150 H. F. R. Administration Building
WCU Campus
Cullowhee
NC
28723
Mailing Address
Western Carolina Univerity Campus
Cullowhee
NC
28723
Phone:
(828) 227-7129
Fax:
(828) 227-7202
Western Carolina University Special Collections and University Archives
Western Carolina University Special Collections and University Archives collects and houses manuscripts, books, and images documenting the history of the school and the Southern Appalachian region.
Location:
Special Collections, Hunter Library
Cullowhee
NC
28723
Mailing Address
Special Collections, Hunter Library
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee
NC
28723
Phone:
(828) 227-7474
Fax:
(828) 227-7015
Jackson County Public Library (Fontana Regional Library) Jackson County Public Library Genealogy Collection
The Jackson County Public Library's Genealogy Collection consists of reference books focusing on Jackson County and western North Carolina family history research, some unpublished genealogies of local families, and local newspapers and census records of microfilm.
Location:
755 West Main Street
Sylva
NC
28779
Mailing Address
755 West Main Street
Sylva
NC
28779
Phone:
(828) 586-2016
Fax:
(828) 586-3423
Southwestern Community College, Learning Resources Center Southwestern Community College North Carolina Collection
The North Carolina Collection in the Learning Resources Center at Southwestern Community College includes writing by North Carolina authors; literature about North Carolina; vertical files on the history of the college, the southern Appalachians, and the state in general; a collection of college photographs; microfilmed Jackson and Swain County records from the State Archives' core collection; microfilmed local newspapers; microfilmed SCC Board of Trustees records; and complete runs of all college catalogs and yearbooks.
Location:
447 College Drive
Sylva
NC
28779
Mailing Address
447 College Drive
Sylva
NC
28779
Phone:
(828) 586-4091
Fax:
Cashiers Historical Society Zachary-Tolbert House
The Cashiers Historical Society preserves and interprets the Zachary-Tolbert House. The eight-room Greek Revival home was built in the mid 1800's and was never modernized making it a pristine example of a rural antebellum Southern home. Featuring furniture made by the builder of the home, Mordecai Zachary, the house opens during the summer season for tours and special events.
Location:
1940 Hwy 107 South
Cashiers
NC
28717
Mailing Address
PO Box 104
Cashiers
NC
28717
Phone:
(828) 743-7710
Fax:
(828) 743-7710
Jackson County Genealogical Society
The Genealogical Society holds materials of research value regarding especially but not limited to Jackson County, NC and facilitates the discovery, research and exchange of materials related to Jackson County genealogy.
Location:
42 Asheville Hwy
Sylva
NC
28723
Mailing Address
PO Box 2108
Cullowhee
NC
28723
Phone:
(828) 631-2646
Fax:
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