Elizabeth City, Port city in northeastern North Carolina, US
Description
Elizabeth City stretches along the Pasquotank River near Albemarle Sound, covering waterfront zones, business districts, and housing areas across Pasquotank and Camden counties. The city sits in North Carolina's coastal plain, linking flat riverbanks with low inland hills.
History
The settlement founded in 1794 as Redding grew into a trading hub after the Dismal Swamp Canal opened in 1828, linking it to major waterways. The port served in the 19th century to ship timber and farm goods from the surrounding region.
Culture
The city takes its name from Elizabeth Tooley, wife of an early landowner, while today its downtown waterfront draws visitors with local shops and restaurants. Residents gather at small cafés and parks along the riverfront, especially on weekends.
Practical
The city sits on Route 158, which leads travelers to Outer Banks beaches, and offers lodging and dining in the downtown core. Parking is available along the waterfront promenade, while walks along the river are especially pleasant in mild weather.
Did you know?
The city hosts the largest United States Coast Guard base in the continental mainland and received the official designation Coast Guard City in 2015. Visitors often see helicopters and patrol boats launching from the facility on missions.
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Old Brick House
4.2 km
Elizabeth City Historic District
486 m
Sutton-Newby House
18.5 km
Camden County Jail
5.8 km
Twin Houses
17 km
Milford
7.1 km
Stockton
12.2 km
William Riley Abbott House
16.6 km
Culong
15.6 km
Shaw House
17.2 kmJames Newsome House
15.3 km
Camden County Courthouse
6.1 km
Northside Historic District
1.3 km
Morgan House
16.3 km
Episcopal Cemetery
403 mElizabeth City State Teachers College Historic District
1.7 kmShepard Street-South Road Street Historic District
301 m
Riverside Historic District
1.4 kmGrice-Fearing House
410 m
Elizabeth City Water Plant
1.9 km
Caleb Grandy House
8.2 kmLamb-Ferebee House
6.8 kmJonathan Hill Jacocks House
17 km
Newland Road Site
10 km
Museum of the Albemarle
495 mThe Pines
4.2 kmCollege of The Albemarle – Performing Arts Center
3.3 kmStatue, Work of art
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