| Washington,
North
Carolina is situated along the banks of
the Pamlico
and Tar rivers in the heart of Beaufort
County. Washington is the county seat and is
proud to have the distinction of being the first
American town named in honor of George
Washington.
According to the 2000 Census, Washington's
population was 9,583.
This quaint town offers a scintillating selection
of dining establishments, some of which are known as
the finest in eastern North Carolina. Washington
is home to one of the largest historical residential
and commercial districts in the state, featuring homes
and commercial buildings dating back to the Victorian
era. Residents have their choice of waterfront
subdivision living or homes in the interior sections
of Washington. Visitors may choose from waterfront
campgrounds, hotels, or the intimacy of bed
& breakfast inns, such as The
Moss House and the Carolina
House B&B.
Washington
is in the beautiful inland coastal region of North
Carolina that features four distinct
seasons. The summers here are hot and the
winters are generally mild. This most
desirable climate sets the stage for visitors to enjoy
the area's picturesque scenery and abundance of
recreational activities such as boating, camping,
hiking, biking and horseback riding. Washington
is located within the Pamlico
Sound area. The Pamlico River
and Sound are the perfect location for power boating
and sailing. In addition, the area offers dove, duck
and deer hunting in
season, and facilities for tennis, golf and
year-round swimming.
This region of eastern North Carolina is rich in
history. The Historic
Albemarle Tour is North Carolina's oldest association
of cultural and historical sites. The
tour, which includes Beaufort County, stretches across
seventeen counties. Washington's portion of the tour
includes the North
Carolina Estuarium and the Historic
Washington walking tour. The North Carolina Estuarium
is an environmental education center located on
the waterfront of Historic Downtown Washington. Its
mission is to interpret the science and ecology
of estuaries.
Historic Washington is a nearly two-mile walking
tour listed on National
Register of Historic Places. The tour meanders
through Washington's Historic District and features
eighteen antebellum buildings. Another Washington
highlight that is not on the Albemarle tour is
the Atlantic
Coastline Railroad Depot and Washington Civic Center.
This well-preserved depot is currently the
base of operations for the Beaufort
County Arts Council. The freight warehouse is being
used by the Washington Civic Center and art gallery.
Beaufort
County's thriving economy is primarily based
on the manufacturing industry and Washington is
no exception. Hackney Industries, which is the
world's largest aluminum truck body manufacturer, is
just one of the companies currently flourishing
in Washington. Other industries
contributing to the local economy include textile
yarns, crabmeat processing, wholesale seafood, diesel
fuel pumps and filters, industrial filters, power
plant valves and retail display cases. Incoming
companies in Beaufort County have access to the Economic
Development Commission's resources, including
tax incentives and alternative financing to aid
in the creation of a successful business.
Education in this region is at a premium. Washington
offers excellent public
schools and private schools and is home to Beaufort
Community College. BCC is a fully
accredited community college that includes
training in the technical and industrial
fields. East
Carolina University is located in Greenville, a
short twenty-minute drive to the west. The
college has a variety of undergraduate and Master's
programs. ECU is home to the Brody
School of Medicine and the College
of Business.
Washington, NC offers a mild climate, beautiful
historic surroundings, and a strong economy,
attracting many to relocate here.
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