Washington County, Administrative county in North Carolina, United States.
Washington County spans 1,098 square kilometers, including 901 square kilometers of land and 197 square kilometers of water territories in North Carolina.
Founded in 1799 from the western section of Tyrrell County, Washington County received its name in recognition of the first United States president.
The county maintains four distinct townships - Lees Mill, Plymouth, Scuppernong, and Skinnersville - each contributing to local traditions and community life.
Plymouth functions as the county seat, hosting administrative offices and serving as the central location for government services and community gatherings.
The Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge within the county borders provides protected habitats for numerous native species.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1799
Capital city: Plymouth
Shares border with: Chowan County, Beaufort County, Perquimans County, Tyrrell County, Hyde County, Martin County, Bertie County
Website: http://washconc.org
GPS coordinates: 35.84000,-76.56000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:27
Hayes Plantation
23.7 km
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
10.9 km
Roanoke River Light
24.5 km
Cupola House
24.7 km
Edenton Historic District
24.9 km
St. Paul's Church, Edenton
25.1 km
Barker House
24.5 km
Chowan County Courthouse
24.6 km
James Iredell House
24.9 km
Latham House
17.1 km
Athol
19.1 km
Belgrade and St. David's Church
16.3 km
Strawberry Hill
24.8 km
Mulberry Hill
19.1 km
Pembroke Hall
24.7 km
Wessington House
24.8 km
Sandy Point
19.4 km
Perry-Spruill House
17.3 km
Davenport House
10.4 km
Edenton Cotton Mill Historic District
24.5 km
Scuppernong River Bridge
28.8 km
Creswell Historic District
15.3 km
Roanoke River Light
24.5 km
Somerset Place State Historic Site
15.2 km
Taylor Twin Cinema
24.8 km
Lane House
24.7 km
Myers-White House
32.6 km
Tyrrell County Visitor Center
28.9 kmReviews
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