Alliance
Settled in 1890s and named for the Farmers Alliance Movement. |
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Arapahoe
Arapahoe was first known as "Cross Roads". The
name was later changed to "Arapahoe" -- some
say it was named after the Indians and others after a
racehorse of the same name. The Corsa Indians lived at
Core Point near the mouth of the Pamlico River and blazed
the trail that became the first road to Wilkerson’s
Point. This community was settled early in the 18th century,
not long after New Bern (which settled in 1710). Arapahoe’s
post office was established in 1886. The town was incorporated
in 1920. |
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Bath
 Incorporated
in 1705, Bath was the first town in North Carolina,
and is famous for its historic wars, rivalries, and
even as the home of the legendary pirate Blackbeard.
A sleepy village located at the heart of the Pamlico
River, Bath’s picturesque shoreline offers true
coastal charm. The town also offers a unique look into
colonial life with guided tours of 18th and 19th century
homes such as the Van Der Veer House, the Palmer-March
House, the Bonner House, and even the St. Thomas Church
— the oldest church in North Carolina. The Town
of Bath maintains free dockage for cruising yachtsmen.
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Bayboro
Bayboro was named for the Bay River and settled long before
it was incorporated in 1881. It’s the oldest incorporated
town in the county and was the first to have town water.
It became the county seat in 1876. The following year,
the courthouse was relocated here from Stonewall. Although
narrow, the Bay River is navigable all the way to the
town. |
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Beaufort
 Steeped
in history and quaint, small town charm, the port town
of Beaufort offers unspoiled waterway access to Taylor’s
Creek, Shackleford Banks and the Atlantic Ocean. Incorporated
in 1722, the town was influenced by English architecture
and includes a selection of beautifully restored Victorian-style
homes, including the Hammock House, which was built in
1698 and served as an inn that was regularly visited by
Blackbeard. It is also home to the North Carolina Maritime
Museum and Watercraft Center, and the Rachel Carson Reserve,
which is part of the North Carolina National Estuarine
Research Reserve. Beaufort is also located in the heart
of Carteret County and is the county seat, and is a favorite
"jumping off" port for off-shore bound mariners
and fishermen. |
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Belhaven
 The
scenic town of Belhaven is located just a few miles from
historic Bath, on the waterfront of Pantego Creek on the
Intracoastal Waterway. Known for offering a host of outdoor
activities like swimming, sailing, skiing, fishing and
hunting, Belhaven’s mixture of restaurants, bed and
breakfasts and quaint shopping adds to its charming atmosphere.
Belhaven is a popular stopping point for mariners traversing
the ICW. |
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Hobucken and Lowland
"Goose Creek Island" was formerly part of Beaufort
County. In 1874, Hobucken and Lowland citizens voted to
become part of Pamlico County. Around 1900, a post office
was established for the area. The island is a magnet for
fishermen and duck hunters and is home to a unit of the
U.S. Coast Guard, which is located on the Intracoastal
Waterway. |
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Minnesott Beach
 Developed
as resort area on Neuse River by the Hardison family after
World War I, the town’s name is derived from an Indian
word said to mean, "land of sky and blue water".
Older visitors remember it as a resort community that
flourished on the shores of the Neuse in the 1920's. Today,
younger visitors come to one of several summer camps established
along the river. |
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Oriental
 Oriental
is nestled amid five creeks along the Neuse River and
connected to the Intracoastal Waterway via a 10-foot deep
channel. Settled in 1870, residents wanted to establish
a post office when they found the town first needed an
official name. One resident recalled seeing the nameplate
from the steamship "Oriental" at a friend’s
house in Manteo; the steamer had wrecked off the coast
of Cape Hatteras in 1862 while under the commission of
the Union army. The Town of Oriental was officially incorporated
in 1899. Today, with more power and sailboats in residence
than people, it has earned its reputation as being "The
Sailing Capitol of North Carolina." |
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Reelsboro
No one seems to know how Reeslboro got its name, but it
seems likely that it was named for the Reel families.
Reelsboro is situated in a very sandy area. Before the
hard surfaced roads were built, cars had to wind (or perhaps
"reel") around to keep from getting stuck in
it! When the railroad came to Pamlico County, one of the
stops was named "Reelsboro". Its post office
was established in 1891. |
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Stonewall
Stonewall was incorporated in 1870 when it was still part
of Craven County. Citizens first wished to name the town
"Jackson" for the owner of a local mill. But
since there was already a town with that name in North
Carolina, "Stonewall" was selected -- presumably
in honor of General T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson.
It was home to Pamlico County’s first post office,
which was established after the Civil War, and the original
site of the county courthouse before it was moved to Bayboro. |
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Vandemere
At one time, the Indian village of "Secotan"
was located here. Later, it was renamed by the wife of
a former Union Army surgeon who settled here in the 1870s.
Its new name was derived from the words "van"
(the German word for "village") and De Mere"
(French for "by the sea"). Vandemere is situated
on a point where Vandemere Creek flows into the Bay River.
It was incorporated in 1874 and was the county seat from
1872 (when Pamlico County was formed) to 1876. |
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River Dunes
 Created
for the heightened demand for luxurious waterfront property,
River Dunes is Pamlico County’s newest and largest
community, located on a 1,324-acre peninsula in Oriental.
This 600-home community will feature 14 miles of waterfront
property, a 400-slip marina, a maritime village, and both
riverside and creekside homes. Home styles include single
family homes, and cozy waterfront and waterview cottages,
villas and bungalows. River Dunes will also include two
clubhouses, one on the Pamlico Sound, and one on the Neuse
River, and several natural preserves including sandy beaches,
lush marshlands, natural trails and boardwalks, and creeks
with canoe and kayak access. |
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Washington
 The
City of Washington, named for President George Washington
in 1776, offers rich history and heritage, a lush natural
setting and a wealth of recreational, educational and
cultural activities that make it a wonderful location.
Washington’s waterfront is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, with a wide range of shops
and restaurants that are found along the Tar and Pamlico
rivers. Combined with the Pungo River and proximity
to Goose Creek State Park and Aurora Fossil Museum,
the town offers many outlets for natural exploration.
Washington is also home to the North Carolina ferry
system.
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