Shallotte

The Town of Shallotte was incorporated on March 6, 1899.  Prior settlement of the area dated back to around 1750 with an earlier reference to the River and the Town as early as 1734. 

In the early years, residents relied on agriculture, fishing and a bustling waterfront full of flatboats, rafts, and other small watercrafts used to transport goods to and from this rural part of Brunswick County.  According to some accounts, the Town received its name from a traveler who crossed the river by ferry and referred to the river as "Charlotte" River.  The Charlotte River later took on the name of the Shallotte River.  The Town was later called Shallotte.

Centrally located to the beaches of the South Brunswick Islands, Shallotte is the shopping and professional hub of this area of southeastern North Carolina. Named for the scenic Shallotte River, which winds through the town. Shallotte is home to many nationally franchised restaurants, lodging facilities and stores.

Many professional offices are located here as well. Shallotte is home to some excellent Golf Courses including Brunswick County's First course - Brierwood Golf Course and Arnold Palmer's latest design - River's Edge Golf Course. There are more than thirty more within a 20 minute drive and over 100 within an hour's drive.