Beaufort County, North Carolina: History and Information

Beaufort County, North Carolina

Beaufort County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Washington
Year Organized: 1705
Square Miles: 828

Court House:

121 West 3rd Street
County Courthouse
Washington, NC 27889-0000

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Beaufort was first called Pamptecough, the name being changed about 1712. It was named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, who in 1709 became one of the Lords Proprietors.

Demographics:

History

Beaufort was first called Pamptecough, the name being changed about 1712. It was named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, who in 1709 became one of the Lords Proprietors. It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Craven, Hyde, Martin, Pamlico, Pitt, and Washington counties. The present land area is 827.97 square miles and the 2000 population was 44,958. Bath, incorporated in 1705, was the first county seat. Washington was made the county seat in 1785.

Neighboring Counties:

Craven

Hyde

Martin

Pamlico

Pitt

Washington

Cities and Towns:

- Aurora

town

Incorporated Area

- Bath

town

Incorporated Area

- Belhaven

town

Incorporated Area

- Chocowinity

town

Incorporated Area

- Pantego

town

Incorporated Area

- Washington (County Seat)

city

Incorporated Area

- Washington Park

town

Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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Beaufort County, North Carolina

Beaufort County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Demographics:

History

Neighboring Counties:

Cities and Towns:

County Resources:

County Resource Guide

Penn Foster High School