Cashiers, North Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cashiers, North Carolina
Census-designated place
Location of Cashiers, North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Jackson
Incorporated	1927 (inactive)
Area
• Total	4.13 sq mi (10.70 km2)
• Land	4.10 sq mi (10.62 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation	3,484 ft (1,062 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	657
• Density	160.24/sq mi (61.88/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	28717
Area code(s)	828
FIPS code	37-10800
GNIS feature ID	2402751

Cashiers (pronounced KASH-erz) is a small village in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States. It's not officially a town with its own government, but it's a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 657 people lived there. This was a big jump from 157 people in 2010! Cashiers is a popular spot for tourists and people who own vacation homes.

The village is located where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 64 and North Carolina Highway 107. These roads connect Cashiers to other nearby towns like Highlands and Sylva.

History of Cashiers

The story of Cashiers began with two important men. One was Barak Norton, who was the first white settler in the area around 1820. The land he claimed, which even had a gold mine, later became the main part of Cashiers.

The other important person was Colonel John Zachary. He arrived in 1833 with his sons. They helped the area grow a lot. The Zachary family started many businesses, like a general store and a sawmill. They also offered important skills like bricklaying and carpentry.

How Cashiers Got Its Name

There are a few stories about how Cashiers got its name. Some say it was named after a horse, steer, or mule called "Cash." Others thought it was named after a hermit who lived in the area.

However, most people agree the name came from the Zachary family. They did a lot of accounting work for gold miners in the area. They were like the "cashiers" who handled the money. In 1839, Jonathan Zachary, the youngest son, asked to be the first postmaster for "Cashiers Valley." This name was later shortened to Cashiers in 1881.

In 1851, the first Post Office opened in Cashiers. A few years later, in 1855, the Zachary family sold some land that later became the famous High Hampton Inn.

Becoming a Town (or Not!)

In 1927, Cashiers was given a special paper to become a town. But it never really became active with its own government. In 2003, the state of North Carolina tried again to let Cashiers become an official town. However, the people living there voted against it.

Because of this, the government of Jackson County set up a special group to manage zoning for Cashiers. This group does the jobs that a town government would normally do.

Historic Places Near Cashiers

Several old and important places near Cashiers are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are protected because of their history. These places include:

• Camp Merrie-Woode
• The Church of the Good Shepherd
• The Fairfield Inn
• The High Hampton Inn Historic District
• The Mordecai Zachary House

Geography and Nature

Cashiers is a small community, covering about 4.1 square miles (10.7 square kilometers) of land. It is located in a beautiful mountain area.

Cashiers, along with nearby towns like Highlands and Sapphire, is a very popular place for mountain vacations. These towns are near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains.

The area around Cashiers is known for its amazing views, many waterfalls, and parts of the Nantahala National Forest. During the warmer months, visitors and people with vacation homes love to go hiking, mountain biking, golfing, and fly fishing.

Organizations like the United States Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy work to protect the natural beauty near Cashiers. This includes places like the Panthertown Valley, which has many different kinds of plants and animals. They also protect Whitewater Falls and the Tuckaseegee River Gorge. The Chattooga River also starts near Cashiers.

Climate

Cashiers gets a lot of rain, about 87.57 inches (222 cm) every year. This makes it one of the rainiest places in the eastern United States. It's also one of the cooler places in the mountains. In July, the average daily temperature is around 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 degrees Celsius).

Population

In 2020, the population of Cashiers was 657 people. This was a big increase from the 157 people who lived there in 2010.

See also

In Spanish: Cashiers para niños