Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort (pronounced /ˈboʊfərt/) is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It was established in 1722, which makes it the fourth-oldest town in North Carolina.[1][2]
In 2000, 771 people lived in Beaufort. The town is the county seat of Carteret County.[3] It is sometimes confused with Beaufort in South Carolina. However, the two names are pronounced differently.
Beaufort is in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. The North Carolina Maritime Museum is in Beaufort.
Geography
Beaufort is at 34°43′15″N 76°39′9″W / 34.72083°N 76.65250°WCoordinates: 34°43′15″N 76°39′9″W / 34.72083°N 76.65250°W (34.720729, -76.652569).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.2 km²). About 2.7 square miles (7.1 km²) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²) of it (22.82%) is water.
Beaufort, North Carolina Media
Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort
A horse-drawn carriage in front of the North Carolina Maritime Museum
References
- ↑ "Town of Beaufort". Archived from the original on 2009-08-04. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
- ↑ "A brief history of Beaufort, North Carolina". Beaufort Business Association. Archived from the original on 2008-08-01. Retrieved 2009-08-18.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. Retrieved 2008-01-31.