Washington, North Carolina

Washington: City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Washington is a city located in the county of Beaufort in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,744 and a population density of 417 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,487 inhabitants.

The city was created 248 years ago in 1775.

Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States, located on the northern bank of the Pamlico River. The population was 9,744 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beaufort County. It is commonly known as "Original Washington" or "Little Washington" to distinguish it from Washington D.C.

Washington was founded by Englishman Colonel Henry Moseley in 1791 and was named for George Washington (then President). In 1794, John Gray Blount established a ferry across the Pamlico River at a landing on his own property which later became known as Blount's Landing.

Washington is home to a number of historic sites. The Old Burying Ground, established in 1720, contains the graves of many of the town's earliest settlers and members of the Council. Beaufort County Courthouse was built in 1857 with Greek Revival architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. St. Mary's Episcopal Church was built in 1874 with Gothic Revival architecture and houses one of the oldest congregations in North Carolina. The Washington Carnegie Library was constructed in 1903 with Renaissance Revival architecture and now serves as a museum for Beaufort County Community College students and faculty. 

The Washington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and encompasses most of downtown Washington's historic buildings along Broad Street and Main Street."

Washington's downtown area has been designated by the National Park Service as a Historic District that includes several listed buildings dating back to the early 19th century. One of these buildings is the original Beaufort County Courthouse built in 1803-1804 by General Horatio Gates Trimble. Another historic landmark is First Baptist Church, which was built in 1839-1840 as a private home for George Washington Trimble (Horatio's son). Today it houses both an art gallery and a sanctuary for prayer services and other meetings held by various religious organizations in town.

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Location of Washington on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Washington

Population : 9,487 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Beaufort County
Different from : Washington County
Postal code : 27889
Phone Area Codes : 252
Area : 23.37 km2
Named for : George Washington
Altitude : 10 feet / 3 meters
Capital city : Washington is capital of Beaufort County
Establishment : January 01, 1776 (248 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 04:27:11 (19th March 2024)
Density : 406 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.71% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Washington is located at 35°32'48"N 77°3'8"W (35.5465500, -77.0521700).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Washington decreased by 2.71% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 9,744 - census
2011 9,800 0.57% estimation process
2012 9,817 0.17% estimation process
2013 9,797 -0.2% estimation process
2014 9,760 -0.38% estimation process
2015 9,738 -0.23% estimation process
2016 9,664 -0.77% estimation process
2017 9,554 -1.15% estimation process
2018 9,524 -0.31% estimation process
2019 9,497 -0.28% estimation process
2020 9,487 -0.11% estimation process

Washington zip code is 27889. County name: Beaufort, County fips: 37013

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Where to Stay in Washington

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People born in Washington (34)

People born in Washington, including politician Churchill C. Cambreleng, politician William Kennedy, screenwriter and film director William Churchill deMille, .

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Schools in Washington

College & universities near Washington, NC

Code Name City ZIP
197966 Beaufort County Community College Washington (NC) 27889
198464 East Carolina University Greenville (NC) 27858-4353
483425 Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design Greenville (NC) 27858-3344
198905 Martin Community College Williamston (NC) 27892-9988
199333 Pitt Community College Winterville (NC) 28590

Stations (10)

Amtrak & bus stations near Washington, NC

Code Name Address Type
GRN Greenville, NC Second and Reade Streets BUS
NBR New Bern, NC 203 South Front Street BUS
KNC Kinston, NC 101 East New Bern Road BUS
HVL Havelock, NC 201 Tourist Center Drive BUS
WLN Wilson 401 East Nash Street RAIL

Post offices near Washington

Post Office Name City ZIP
Washington Post Office Washington (NC) 27889
Chocowinity Post Office Chocowinity (NC) 27817
Grimesland Post Office Grimesland (NC) 27837
Pinetown Post Office Pinetown (NC) 27865
Simpson Post Office Simpson (NC) 27879

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Other cities in Beaufort County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Beaufort County , NC.

City Name Population Title
River Road 4,394 Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Belhaven 1,582 City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
Chocowinity 770 Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Aurora 511 Town in North Carolina, USA
Washington Park 429 Town of the United States
Bath 241 Town of the United States
Pantego 175 Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina

Distance to Other Cities

Washington distances to largest North Carolina cities