Washington, North Carolina
Washington, commonly known as The Original Washington or Little Washington (to distinguish it from Washington, D.C.[3]), is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,744 at the 2010 census.[4]
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| Coordinates: 35°33′13″N 77°3′7″W / 35.55361°N 77.05194°WCoordinates: 35°33′13″N 77°3′7″W / 35.55361°N 77.05194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager form of government |
| • Mayor | Mac Hodges |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km2) |
| • Land | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,744 |
| • Estimate (2018) | 9,536 |
| • Density | 1,078.5/sq mi (416.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 27889 |
| FIPS code | 37-71220[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0996823[2] |
| Website | www |
It is the county seat of Beaufort County.[5]
Washington, North Carolina Media
Washington Municipal Building
Map of Washington during the American Civil War
The North Carolina Estuarium in Washington, North Carolina. Photo by A. T. Kelso (2007).
Beaufort County Courthouse
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References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Frequently Asked Questions". City of Washington Official Website. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
- ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Washington city, North Carolina". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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