Figure Eight Island, Private barrier island in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Figure Eight Island is a private barrier island between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean, featuring extensive marshlands. The island contains residential properties with direct access to beachfront and water environments.
The land received a royal grant to James Moore Jr. in 1762 and was long known as Foy Island. Modern development of the island began in the 1960s, when it took on its current form.
The island hosts an exclusive residential community that has attracted well-known personalities and political figures over the years. Visitors sense this air of privacy and affluence when passing through the guarded entrances.
Access is through a guarded swing bridge over a causeway, and visitors need permission from residents or property owners. It is best to make contact in advance to ensure entry is possible.
The name comes from the winding patterns of Rich's Inlet Creek through the marshlands, particularly visible from above. This distinctive shape made the island easy to identify on maps.
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