Jackson County Genealogical Society

Jackson County Genealogical Society Founded in 1991, the JCGS maintains a comprehensive, public research library in the Historic Jackson County Courthouse.

The library holdings include primary and secondary source material, much of it unavailable anywhere else. Open six days a week, the society publishes the award-winning quarterly "Journeys Through Jackson," as well as the Jackson County Heritage Book Volumes l and ll. Birth, death and cemetery records throughout Western North Carolina are included in our speciality volumes.

08/21/2026
08/11/2026

The Jackson County Genealogical Society Program for. August will have a different format. We will have walk through exhibits from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Community Room of the Jackson County Library at 310 Keener Street in Sylva.

08/11/2026

Celebrate Jackson County's 175th Birthday with a historic train ride from Dillsboro to Whittier on Saturday September 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. The train will take riders from Dillsboro to Whittier for the 175th Birthday Celebration! Many thanks to Chamber partner Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for making this possible.
All proceeds will go to Hometown Heroes for Hope!
Adults: $18.51
Children (17 and under): $10
Swing by the chamber today to secure your ticket!🚂🎟️

07/23/2026

More Jackson County TRIVIA tomorrow!! Don’t miss it!

07/23/2026

Jackson County turns 175 this year! Who's ready to celebrate? 🎉🎈🎂

Join us September 12, 4pm to 8pm. There will be fun for everyone, from food trucks and kids activities to special recognitions and performances.

More details coming soon. Stay tuned! Go to our website to learn more! www.mountainloversnc.com

WHO and/or WHAT do you think of when you think JACKSON COUNTY??!! Historic or Present! Person or Event!
07/20/2026

WHO and/or WHAT do you think of when you think JACKSON COUNTY??!! Historic or Present! Person or Event!

Address

310 Keener Street
Sylva, NC
28779

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18286312646

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