Jefferson, North Carolina is the county seat of Ashe County. The town was established with the purchase of fifty acres to create a county seat upon the formation of the county in 1799, with construction of its public buildings beginning in 1800. Jefferson was the first town in the country named for Thomas Jefferson, who was to become president of the United States. The town was chartered in 1803, but not incorporated until 1854.
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Incorporated in 1799, with its county seat in Jefferson, Ashe County is the north-westernmost county in North Carolina. The official county site introduces county commissioners, departments, and administrative personnel, and offers meeting notices, ordinances, and a relocation guide.
http://www.ashecountygov.com/
Established in 1941, the not-for-profit, critical access, hospital is located in Jefferson, North Carolina. Its facilities, services, and employment opportunities are featured, along with a physician directory and patient portal.
http://www.ashememorial.org/
The location of the JCC congregation’s church facilities are posted, and shown on a map, along with an overview of its programs and ministries, service schedule, church calendar, and photographs.
http://www.jeffersonchurch.org/
Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the New River, the gated mountain resort community is in Jefferson, North Carolina. Real estate and rental availability is highlighted, along with its golf course, club, and other features. A calendar of annual events is included.
http://www.visitjeffersonlanding.com/
Jefferson United Methodist Church
The Jeffferson, North Carolina UMC congregation meets at its facilities on East Main Street. A schedule of regular services and upcoming events, a church calendar, and an overview of its programs and ministries is presented.
http://www.jefferson-umc.org/
Jefferson, North Carolina Rental House
Offering mountain views on the New River, the rental house in Jefferson Landing, a gated community in Jefferson, North Carolina, is large enough for multiple families to get together. Its features, amenities, and photographs are presented.
http://www.jeffersonnchouse.com/
The Town of Jefferson, North Carolina
The county seat, Jefferson is located near the center of Ashe County. The official municipal site offers a history of the community and a guide to the local government, recreational facilities and programs, events, and businesses. Administrative and departmental contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.townofjefferson.org/
