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Named in honor of George Washington, Washington County
was created in 1799 from Tyrrell County. It lies in the eastern part
of North Carolina and is bounded by Bertie,
Beaufort,
Hyde, Martin
and Tyrrell
counties, and the Albemarle Sound. The courts were ordered to be
held at Lee's Mill until a courthouse could be erected.
The town of Plymouth was established in 1787. It started out as a
private enterprise much like one of today's subdivisions. An area of 100
acres was set aside and divided into streets and lots.
Being on the Roanoke River and near the Albemarle Sound, Plymouth's
prime importance was as a port. During the early 1800's Plymouth was one
of 6 main ports in North Carolina and ranked 9th in population among towns.
Plymouth was incorporated in 1807. In 1823 the Washington County
court house was moved from Lee's Mill to Plymouth.
Linda Haas Davenport has written a book titled Washington County, North Carolina:
Abstracts of Deed Books A-B-C (1799-1814)
You can see the surname index from this book at Linda's website by CLICKING HERE
Washington County Events
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Living History Weekend April 25-27, 2008 - reenactment of the Battle of Plymouth
Website: www.livinghistoryweekend.com
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North Carolina Forest Festival May 2 - 3, 2008. For More Information
Phone: 252-793-4804
Email: chamber@washconc.org
Website: www.ncforestfestival.com/
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Creswell May Daze,
May 10, 2008
For more information Phone:252-797-4852
Email: creswellnc@mchsi.com
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Davenport Heritage Day, June - Experience life as it was for early settlers of Washington County
For More Information
Phone: 252-797-4336
Website: www.visitwashingtoncountync.com/davenport/dav_homestead.htm
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Roper Peanut Festival,
September 8, 2008
Phone: 252-793-5156
Email: bunnyws@yahoo.com
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Annual Antique and Classic Wood Boat Show, October , 2008
For more information Phone: 252-793-4777 or 252-809-3938 or 252-482-3753
Email: addiemae@greenvillenc.com
Website: www.vintageboat.org
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Farm City Festival and Christmas on the Roanoke,
November 22, 2008
For More Information
Phone: 252-793-2163 or 252-793-9101
Email: gerda_rhodes@ncsu.edu or joannetownclerk@coastalnet.com
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Somerset Place Open House, December , 2008, a wonderful Christmas event in an elegant 14-room, 1830’s plantation home
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2572 Lake Shore Road, Creswell, NC 27928
For more information Phone: 252-797-4560
Email: somerset@ncmail.net
Website:http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/somerset/somerset.htm
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