Washington, North Carolina
"First city to be named after General George Washington"
Information about Washington
Washington is commonly known as Little Washington to distingush it from Washington, D.C. Washington is near Beaufort County and was established on land donated by Col. James Bonner in 1776, and it is the first city to be named after George Washington. There are 3 members on the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Manager is Ken Windley. Washington is bordered by Chowan, Perquimans, Tyrrell, Hyde, Beaufort, Martin, and Bertie counties. Washington is also located in the Coastal Plain region.
Natural Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a cluster of complex islands located by the North and Newport rivers.
Over 200 birds have been seen at this site, and they have been classified as either rare or decreasing in number. A diverse amount of mammals inhabit the islands including otters, foxes, rabbits, raccoons, herds of horses, dolphins, terrapins, sea turtles, and many species of fish and invertebrates.Lemonade Art Gallery
The Lemonade Art Gallery shows art straight from award-winning artists. It is a working gallery that allows for people to watch as the artists are creating jewelry, wearable silk art, paintings, custom portraits, and other things. They also offer classes to teach the art of painting.
Lone Leaf Gallery and Custom Framing
Lone Leaf Gallery and Custom Framing features fine arts & crafts and other homemade goods by artists locally and nationally.
More Information about Washington
The county seat of Washington is Plymouth. There are 6 members on the town council, and the town manager is Joanne Floyd. Plymouth is run by the mayor, Brian Roth. Plymouth is known for its tourist attractions that include: Port O' Plymouth Museum and Roanoke River Lighthouse