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Dare County, North Carolina
Dare County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
County Seat: Manteo
Year Organized: 1870
Square Miles: 382 |
Court House: PO Drawer 1000
County Courthouse
Manteo, NC 27954-1000
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Etymology - Origin of County Name
It was named in honor of Virginia Dare, the first child born of English parents in America.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts:
Census Bureau Quick Facts
History
Dare was formed in 1870 from Currituck, Tyrrell, and Hyde. It was named in honor of Virginia Dare, the first child born of English parents in America. It is in the eastern section of the State, and is bounded by Pamlico, Croatan and Albemarle Sounds, Hyde
and Tyrrell counties (and on the banks by the Atlantic Ocean) . The present land area is 383.58 square miles and the 2000 population was 29,967. Manteo, named in honor of an Indian Chief, is the county seat.
Neighboring Counties:
- Pamlico
- Croatan
- Albemarle Sounds
- Hyde
- Tyrrell (On the banks by the Atlantic Ocean)
Cities and Towns:
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- Duck |
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- Kill Devil Hills |
town |
Incorporated Area |
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- Kitty Hawk |
town |
Incorporated Area |
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- Manteo
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- Nags Head |
town |
Incorporated Area |
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- Southern Shores |
town |
Incorporated Area |
County Resources:
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County Resource Guide
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Penn Foster High School
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