Excerpt from Centennial of Haywood County and Its County Seat, Waynesville, N. C As this is the centennial year of Haywood County and of Way-nesville. its county seat, it is fitting that the history, resources, and material development of the county he presented in some permanent form for the information of our own people as well as those who know us not. To furnish such information is the purpose of this publication. The history of the county, the town, and settlements within its borders, are given with the impartiality, so far as we arc able, of the historian. The present resources, as known, and the business interests, including the mercantile, banking, manufacturing, lumbering, and agricultural, are shown in their true light. While due attention is given to the material interests of the county, its ethical and professional side is not neglected. The educational and religious institutions and organizations are given the prominence they deserve. In a few words, Ilaywood County in the past and present* comprehending every interest, material, professional, and ethical is set forth the hope that a worthy county and state pride will be maintained and cherished by our people, and that greater efforts will be made in the future to set Haywood in the forefront of the progressive counties of the State. The book is for general distribution. An edition of three thousand copies is issued. It should find its way into every home in the county and be read by hundreds and thousands in other-localities. As a souvenir of the centennial year it should be highly prized by the best citizens and placed in their libraries for frequent reference. The thanks of the author are due Colonel W. W. Stringfield for the matter contained in the chapter on "Ilaywood County in War," to Capt. W. II. Hargrove for much valuable information about Pigeon and Beaverdam townships, and to many others who have aided by their sympathy and interest. With the hope that the book may find its way into the homes of the people of the county, for whom it is written, the publishers now send it forth upon its mission. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.