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Cemeteries in Swain County, NC

Swain County, North Carolina has 116 cemeteries in our directory, listed under 4 nearby cities and towns. The most listings are near Bryson City (70), Cherokee (30) and Robbinsville (15). Among them are 4 church cemeteries (3%), 3 Christian cemeteries (3%) and 2 family cemeteries (2%).

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How many cemeteries are in Swain County?

We list 116 cemeteries in Swain County, North Carolina. Small family burial grounds recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey are included, so the count is higher than the number of cemeteries with an office or staff.

Where are burial records for Swain County kept?

Death certificates are held by the North Carolina vital records office and often the county clerk or health department. Individual cemeteries keep their own interment records; church cemeteries may keep them at the parish office. County historical and genealogical societies often have transcriptions of older cemeteries.

Can I visit family cemeteries in Swain County?

Many family cemeteries sit on private land. Ask the landowner before visiting. North Carolina law may give descendants a right of reasonable access, but the rules and process vary by state.

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