Currituck County, Administrative county in northeastern North Carolina, United States.
Currituck County extends across 526 square miles of land and water, featuring coastal areas, wetlands, and rural landscapes along the Atlantic Ocean.
The county was established in 1672 as part of Albemarle County, deriving its name from an Algonquian word referring to the presence of wild geese.
Local festivals throughout the year celebrate maritime traditions, agricultural heritage, and outdoor activities that connect residents with their natural surroundings.
The county seat of Currituck provides government services, while Moyock serves as the largest community with essential amenities for residents and visitors.
The territory includes two national wildlife refuges where visitors can observe diverse bird species and explore protected natural environments.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1672
Capital city: Currituck
Shares border with: Chesapeake, Dare County, Virginia Beach, Camden County, Tyrrell County
Website: http://co.currituck.nc.us
GPS coordinates: 36.36000,-75.94000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
10 km
Whalehead Club
9.7 km
Wright Memorial Bridge
34.4 km
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
10 km
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge
19.4 km
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge
15.5 km
H2OBX Waterpark
29.5 km
Jarvisburg Colored School
20.5 km
Old Brick House
25.4 km
Land's End
37.5 km
Elizabeth City Historic District
26.3 km
Coinjock Colored School
2.4 km
Twin Houses
15.2 km
Milford
24.8 km
Currituck County Courthouse and Jail
12.2 km
William Riley Abbott House
33.3 km
Murfreesboro Historic District
17.1 km
Culong
12.1 km
Shaw House
14.7 km
Camden County Courthouse
21 km
Northside Historic District
25.9 km
Episcopal Cemetery
26.1 km
Whalehead in Historic Corolla
9.8 km
Riverside Historic District
25.2 km
Elizabeth City Water Plant
26.1 km
Caleb Grandy House
20.4 km
Grandy School
14 km
Newland Road Site
31.1 kmReviews
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