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bath: Washington....Yesterday and Today - 06/09/08 10:07 AM
   The area currently known as Beaufort County was originally explored by the English in the late 1500s but was not settled until about a century later.  Bath was founded in 1705 and became the first incorporated town in North Carolina.  James Bonner started the town that is currently known as Washington on his farm in 1770.  Originally, Washington was known as "Forks of the Tar," but the name was changed to Washington in 1776 to honor General George Washington.

   Due to its favorable location and navigable waterway, Washington played a significant role in the Revolutionary War after more … (1 comments)

bath: Washington...on the Pamlico - 06/04/08 05:17 PM
     Arguably, the single greatest attraction to the Washington area is the Pamlico River.  The Pamlico River originates in Washington and runs nearly west to east into the Pamlico Sound.  Years ago, Washington was a port city and offered transportation for all types of commodities.  Now, the attraction of the river is largely recreational.
    Washington's most important attribute is the beautiful Pamlico River and its miles and miles of shoreline.  Many rivers offer a place to tie your boat but offer an area that's just not "user friendly."  Some areas do not offer protected water so that "your knuckles stay … (0 comments)

 
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