Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,583 at the 2000 census. In 2006, it was estimated that the town population was 14,831. It is the county seat of Beaufort County^GR6. The closest major city is Greenville⁶, approx. 20mi to the west. Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1712 Seat Washington Area  - Total  - Water 2,483 km² (959 mi²) 339 km² (131 mi²) 13. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1712 Seat Washington Area  - Total  - Water 2,483 km² (959 mi²) 339 km² (131 mi²) 13. ... Nickname: Pro Town USA Location of Greenville shown within North Carolina Coordinates: Country United States State North Carolina County Pitt County Settled 1771 Founded 1774 (Martinsborough) Founded 1786 (Greenville) Mayor Don Parrott Area    - City 68 km²  (26. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

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Features

The charming, small rural town, recently dubbed the "Heart of the Inner Banks" in an award-winning campaign by the Tourism Department to increase visitors, is complimented by its historical buildings and landmarks--some dating back to colonial times. Recent efforts to construct condominiums and townhouses on the the city's waterfront were reviewed by the Historic Preservation division and are up to spec with historic requirements and guidelines. Soon, The Turnage Theatre, a restored historic vaudeville and movie theater, will open in the downtown area and host plays and other types of live entertainment. Washington was attacked during the American Civil War. An attorney's office located on historic Water Street still contains a cannon ball shot from a Confederate ship from the Tar River during the Union's occupation of the town. Union soldiers evacuated the town after the intense shelling, joining the Confederate troops in burning most buildings as both armies retreated. Civil War and other types of historical enthusiasts follow the Albemarle Tour through Washington. North Carolinas Inner Banksâ„¢ lie between Virginia to the North, South Carolina to the South, Interstate-95 to the West, and the North Carolina Outer Banks to the East. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... The Tar River is a river that is approximately 346 kilometers (215 miles) long, of northeast North Carolina flowing generally southeast to an estuary of Pamlico Sound. ...

Visitors and residents alike enjoy the self-guided Historic Walking Tour. Beautiful homes, some with Victorian design, some arts & crafts, others the traditional early-20th century dwellings stand side-by-side on sidewalks lined with crepe myrtle trees. (Visitors should note: Washington sidewalks do not meet Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 standards.) To find out more about Washington's history, go to the Brown Library (located downtown) and ask to see a copy of Pauline Worthy's "Washington on the Pamlico" an out-of-print book filled with enjoyable anecdotes and historical information, most of it derived from interviews with local citizens in 1976. Species About 50, including: Lagerstroemia indica Lagerstroemia speciosa The Crape-myrtles Lagerstroemia are a genus of about 50 species of deciduous and evergreen trees or large shrubs native to east Asia and Australia. ...

People from all over eastern North Carolina enjoy Washington's many activities: fishing, boating along the Pamlico River, dining in the downtown restaurants, watching the East Carolina University Pirates, Washington High School Pam Pack football games, and a monthly downtown music and art festival called "Music in the Streets," which is followed by a Farmer's and Artisan's Market on the town's green areas on the waterfront. American Civil War re-enactors meet in the outskirts of Washington every year. (See historical reenactment.) Many near-by towns also contain Civil War artifacts and museums. History Located in the city of Washington, North Carolina, the Pamlico River was a key strategic position during the American Civil War. ... East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, intensive research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. ... Washington High School in Parkland, Washington is named after the countrys first President, George Washington. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... Reenactors of the American Civil War Historical reenactment is an activity in which participants recreate some aspects of a historical event or period. ...

The North Carolina Estuarium, located in Washington on the Pamlico River, describes the ecology of North Carolina's estuaries, especially the Tar-Pamlico River and Pamlico Sounds. It houses more than 200 scientific and historic exhibits, and features a scenic ¾ mile boardwalk along the Pamlico River.

The North Carolina Estuarium

The Beaufort County Arts Council, founded in 1972 and located in the restored Atlantic Coastline Railroad Station in Washington, offers cultural programs including an annual juried fine arts show, a holiday arts and crafts show, a student art show, year-round exhibitions in the adjacent Washington Civic Center gallery, a series of free public concerts, an annual art camp for youth, workshops, lectures, and organized trips to attend cultural events throughout the region. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

The town is also near Chocowinity, NC, home to Fountain Powerboats, Inc., a company that specializes in luxury powerboats and powerboat racing. It is here, on the Pamlico Sound, that Fountain has set its numerous high-speed world records. Chocowinity (meaning Fish From Many Waters) is a town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 9,583 people, 3,968 households, and 2,468 families residing in the city. The population density was 569.2/km² (1,475.2/mi²). There were 4,399 housing units at an average density of 261.3/km² (677.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 51.78% White, 45.50% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.04% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 3,968 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 21.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.93. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 77.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 70.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,057, and the median income for a family was $30,280. Males had a median income of $26,053 versus $21,641 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,319. About 23.3% of families and 28.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.8% of those under age 18 and 19.3% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Transportation

Travel through the city of Washington flows north to south on US17 and west to east on US264. It also has state highways such as: NC32, NC92, NC33, and NC171 (forms north of the city). The state is constructing the US-17 Bypass which will eliminate the truck and southbound traffic pattern through downtown and the historic district of town. The construction began spring 2007.

External links

• Official website of Washington, NC
• Washington Visitors' Center
• Washington NC Tourism
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