Pasquotank County, County administrative center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, United States
Pasquotank County is an administrative region in North Carolina with Elizabeth City serving as the governmental center. The area features flat terrain at sea level across land and water areas that make up its territory.
This administrative region was established in 1668 when it separated from Albemarle County. Its name comes from a Native American word referring to the way water currents divide in the area.
The two local colleges help shape community life by offering educational opportunities that connect residents to broader networks and influence how people plan their futures. These institutions bring students and academic activities that add vitality to the region's character.
The region connects to surrounding areas through US 17, US 158, and the planned I-87 highway, making it accessible by multiple routes. Elizabeth City serves as the main hub for administrative services and is easy to reach from most directions.
A major wildlife refuge preserving swampland habitat spans partly across this territory, attracting those interested in nature observation. The refuge protects distinctive wetland ecosystems that give the area ecological importance.
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Old Brick House
8.9 km
Land's End
16.9 km
Elizabeth City Historic District
5.5 km
Coinjock Colored School
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Sutton-Newby House
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Twin Houses
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Milford
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Stockton
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Isaac White House
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Newbold-White House
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Cove Grove
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William Riley Abbott House
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Murfreesboro Historic District
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Culong
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Shaw House
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Camden County Courthouse
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Morgan House
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Northside Historic District
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Episcopal Cemetery
5.4 km
Perquimans County Courthouse
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Riverside Historic District
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Elizabeth City Water Plant
6.6 km
Caleb Grandy House
13.2 km
Mitchell-Ward House
27.7 km
Newland Road Site
12.5 km
Museum of the Albemarle
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Myers-White House
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