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Hiawassee Township, Clay County, North Carolina facts for kids

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Map of Clay County North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels
Map of Clay County, North Carolina With Municipal and Township Labels

Hiawassee is a small area of land known as a township located in Clay County, North Carolina, United States. It is the central and smallest township in the county. Hiawassee is found between Hayesville Township to the west, Shooting Creek Township to the east, and Tusquittee Township to the north. Other townships in Clay County include Brasstown and Sweetwater.

What is a Township?

A township is a type of local government area. In North Carolina, townships are mainly used for things like keeping records and mapping. They help organize the county into smaller parts. Think of it like a neighborhood within a larger city or county.

Communities in Hiawassee

Hiawassee Township is home to one small community that is not officially a town or city. This community is called Elf, North Carolina. It is located on the eastern side of Lake Chatuge. Lake Chatuge is a beautiful lake that is popular for outdoor activities.

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