Harkers Island, Coastal community in Carteret County, North Carolina.
The island extends over 2.24 square miles of land and 1.61 square miles of water, with a population of 1,152 residents in 2024.
Ebenezer Harker acquired the island in 1730, establishing a plantation and boat yard, leading to the current name of this coastal settlement.
The maritime heritage of Harkers Island continues through generations of residents who maintain traditions of fishing, boat building, and seafood harvesting.
The island provides essential services through a membership cooperative that manages both electrical power distribution and water supply systems.
Local inhabitants speak a distinct English dialect, reflecting centuries of geographical isolation and maritime influences from the North Carolina coast.
Location: Carteret County
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
GPS coordinates: 34.69444,-76.55528
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:56
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