Bath, Colonial port town in Beaufort County, United States.
Bath is a colonial settlement along the Pamlico River in North Carolina with preserved structures from its earliest days. The layout and buildings show how the first residents organized their community around maritime trade and river access.
The town received its official charter in 1705, becoming North Carolina's first incorporated municipality. This designation established it as an early trading and administrative center on the colonial coast.
The St. Thomas Episcopal Church, built in 1734, shapes how locals and visitors understand the town's spiritual identity. The church building shows how faith was central to daily life for the people who settled here.
The Historic Bath State Historic Site is the main place to explore and offers guided tours through colonial structures. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since you'll spend time on your feet exploring the grounds and buildings.
The notorious pirate Blackbeard used the area around Bath as an operational base, establishing himself across Adam's Creek. This connection to piracy added a layer of danger and intrigue to the region during the early 1700s.
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