Knotts Island, Island community in Currituck County, North Carolina, US.
Knotts Island is a marshy island located between North Carolina and Virginia, bordered by Currituck Sound, North Landing River, Back Bay, and Knotts Island Bay. The landscape consists of wetlands, woodlands, and farmland that shape the character of this coastal community.
The island developed when former residents of the abandoned Outer Banks settlement of Wash Woods relocated here and established new roots. This migration shaped the early growth and identity of the island community.
The annual Peach Festival in June brings together residents and visitors to celebrate local farming practices and community traditions. The event reflects how deeply islanders connect with their rural way of life.
The island is accessible via Princess Anne Road from Virginia Beach or by a free North Carolina Department of Transportation ferry. Visitors should note that this is a rural area where services and amenities may be limited.
The Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge on the island hosts remarkable numbers of migratory birds that arrive and depart with the seasons. This protected area demonstrates the importance of these coastal places for bird migration patterns.
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