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North Carolina is divided into 100 counties. North Carolina ranks 28th in size by area, but has the seventh most counties in the country.

Washington County, North Carolina

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

County Seat: Plymouth
Year Organized: 1799
Square Miles: 348

Court House:

116 Adams Street
County Courthouse
Plymouth, NC 27962-1007

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named in honor of George Washington.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Washington was formed in 1799 from Tyrrell. It was named in honor of George Washington. It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Tyrrell, Hyde, Beaufort, Martin and Bertie counties, and the Albemarle Sound. The present land area is 348.46 square miles and the 2000 population was 13,723. The courts were ordered to be held at Lee's Mill until a courthouse could be erected. Plymouth, already in existence when the county was established was incorporated in 1807. In 1823 the courthouse was moved from Lee's Mill to Plymouth. In 1873 the General Assembly authorized that the county seat be moved from Plymouth to McKey's Ferry provided the people approved the same by popular vote. Plymouth is the county seat.

Neighboring Counties:

Tyrrell
Hyde
Beaufort
Martin
Bertie
Albemarle Sound

Cities and Towns:

- Creswell	town	Incorporated Area
- Plymouth (County Seat)	town	Incorporated Area
- Roper	town	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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County Resources

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