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Pamlico County North Carolina

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Pamlico County, North Carolina reflects the many diverse aspects of this rural eastern Carolina County. When people say coastal North Carolina there is a tendency to think of the Outer Banks, Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke and Atlantic Beach. This is just the "tip" of eastern North Carolina. Pamlico County with its population of around twelve thousand people offers a wide cross section of interests, backgrounds and talents.

Pamlico County is essentially a peninsula surrounded by the Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, the Bay River and the Pamlico River. Exactly how much shoreline the county has may be subject to debate but there is no denying that there is a lot of waterfront property. Protected by the Outer Banks and surrounding counties of Carteret, Craven and Beaufort, Pamlico County boasts of miles and miles of pristine estuarial waters. They are the perfect environment for fish, waterfowl, marshland and people that enjoy such a habitat. There are towns in Pamlico County that have more sailboats than people! Oriental, North Carolina is known as the "Sailing Capital of North Carolina". Sailing is not just a pastime here, it’s a way of life.

Pamlico County has a rich history. Indian artifacts testify to the county’s early inhabitants. Land records date grants from the King of England to colonial farmers and many residents can trace their family’s genealogy to these times. Add the spice of pirate lore, including the famous Edward Teach or Blackbeard as he was known, and you start to get the flavor of this special place. Check our site for future issues that cover Pamlico’s history.

Until more recent times Pamlico County was focused primarily on farming and fishing. Traveling through the county you pass farms and timberland on your way to the many quaint fishing villages nestled among the creeks, forests and farmland. Here time seems to pass a little slower and you have to accustom yourself to return the wave of friends you haven’t met yet. No wonder Pamlico County has become such a popular destination for tourists, hunters, fishermen, sailors and retirement. Check with us frequently for the latest news on all of these activities and more. We will feature the best places to shop for art and antiques, hunting, fishing tournaments, regattas and social activities in Pamlico County.

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