Washington, NC
Original by Nature
Pride in the Past...Faith in the Future

Originally called "The Fork of the Tar," for the way the Pamlico River splits into the Tar River and Chocowinity Bay, the city was renamed to Washington around the time of the American Revolution after George Washington. It is said that during the war, General Washington spent a night in this town.
The town is rich in historical buildings and landmarks--many dating back to colonial times. The city was bombed during the American Revolution and there is even a downtown waterfront home that still contains a cannon ball shot from a Union ship in the Tar River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.8 miles, (6.5 mi²) of it is land and (0.3 mi²) of it is water.
Washington has a population of approximately 10,000 people.  Locals enjoy fishing and boating on the Pamlico River and dining in the quaint downtown restaurants.  Washington is home to many delightful and entertaining festivals throughout the year.
Stewart Parkway, on the downtown waterfront, has 36 boat slips with electricity and water available.
Download the Washington Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Guide for complete information on the area.

               

Please visit the following links for interesting facts and information about Washington and Beaufort County and other areas in Eastern North Carolina.

Original Washington
Historic Bath
Hyde County... Take the Road less traveled
Aurora Fossil Museum
Beaufort County Arts Council
Beaufort County Community College
Beaufort County Economic Development
Beaufort County Job Link Center
City of Washington, NC
Demographics for Beaufort County
North Carolina Estuarium, Washington, NC
Washington Tourism Development Authority
Aurora / Richland Township Chamber of Commerce
Belhaven Community Chamber of Commerce

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