The Venue
The Beal Center is a
historic courthouse located in Hayesville, North Carolina. The courthouse was constructed in 1888 on
the Square in downtown Hayesville to replace the original structure that burned down eighteen years
earlier, destroying all the county records. The building served as the county courthouse until the
early 2000s when a new courthouse was constructed in the city.
Unfortunately, the structure
had fallen into disrepair, but with funding from a local nonprofit, a local benefactor, and Clay
County citizens, the courthouse underwent a complete restoration that was completed in 2018. It is
now a beautiful events venue and hub for community outreach.
Location
The Beal Center is located in the middle of downtown Hayesville on Herbert Street. See the map at the top of the page for the layout of the city.
Parking
Free street parking is available in the square surrounding the courthouse. Overflow parking can be found in the "Moss Memorial Library Parking" lot on Anderson Street. The map above shows the relative location of this overflow parking lot.
Nearby Accommodations
- The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge (Hiawassee, 6 miles from venue)
- Holiday inn Express and Suites Hiawassee (Hiawassee, 10 miles from venue)
- Lake Chatuge Lodge (Hiawassee, 9 miles from venue)
- Stonebrook Lodge (Murphy, 18 miles from venue)
Food Recommendations
- Nocturnal Brewing Company - Hayesville, Walking distance from venue. Pizza, Tacos, Burgers. $15-$20/person.
- Epic Eatery/Mel's Place - Hayesville, 1 mile from venue. Seafood, Steak, Pasta. $25-$35/person. Open for dinner starting at 5pm.
- Lakeview Tavern - Hiawassee, 6 miles from venue. Seafood, burgers, salad. $15-$25/person.
- The Copper Door - Hayesville, walking distance from venue. Steak, seafood, soup. $50-$100/person.