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Incorporated in 1723, Beaufort, in Carteret County, is the state's third oldest city. It is also a mecca for tourists, with attractions that include historic homes, specialty shops, shipbuilding, the Old Burying Ground, and the N.C. Maritime Museum.
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Up until the 1960s, Beaufort, the state's third oldest town, thrived on the menhaden fishing industry. Thirty years later the town has become one of the state's top tourist attractions.
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This article is a reprint of an 1810 letter describing Beaufort written by Jacob Henry, a Jewish County representative in the State General Assembly. Henry discusses the town’s shipbuilding, whaling, and fishing industries, as well as points of interest for tourists.
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This article is part of a larger work by Gules detailing an itinerary from Washington D.C. to Miami, FL. In this segment, Gules records first impressions of Beaufort and Morehead City.
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Established in 1709, Beaufort is the third-oldest town in North Carolina and many of the original buildings still stand today. Beaufort’s history is celebrated each year during the Old Homes Tour in June. The celebration features special home tours, wooden boat races, and a re-enactment of the infamous pirate invasion of 1747.
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Stanley suggested there was NC Coastal treasure not buried in the briny depths. Noted treasure troves on land included the newly restored boardwalk and Hampton Mariner’s Museum. There was also waterborne treasure above the waves, such as the tour boat Karen Ann and marine science laboratory where Rachel Carson penned The Sea Around Us.
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Beaufort--History; Beaufort--Description and travel; Hampton Mariner's Museum (Beaufort); Carteret County--History; Carteret County--Description and travel; Blackbeard, d. 1718; Fort Macon (Carteret County); Cape Hatteras Lighthouse; Cape Lookout--History; Marine resource centers--North Carolina, Coastal; Marine sciences--Research
7.When the Old Atlantic Washed Away by Doughton, Virginia Pou The State Vol. 45 Issue 11, April 1978
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24508
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The Old Atlantic Hotel built in 1859 in Beaufort, North Carolina was located on the waterfront; many locals wondered if the hotel could survive a storm. The hotel eventually collapsed during a storm in August 1879.
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This article discusses the New Atlantic Hotel that opened in 1889 in Morehead City, which replaced the one that was washed away during a storm in 1879.
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Beaufort in Carteret County is the state's fourth oldest town. Faulkner discusses the town's history and architecture. A walking tour map identifying historic sites and a map of the town plan from 1713 are included.
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Dr. Reid recounts his boyhood in Beaufort, North Carolina, paying specific attention to sailing in the region.
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Surveyed and plotted in 1713, Beaufort has served as a popular spot for North Carolina natives as well as visiting tourists for centuries. A focal point during the Civil War, Beaufort is home to attractions such as the Hammock House as well as a U.S. Fishery Biological Laboratory.
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An old burying ground at Beaufort has been in use since the early 1700s and sheds light on the history of the area. The grave is the final resting place of such historical figures as Col. William Thompson (1736-1781) and Captain Otway Burns (1775-1850).
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deLue, the travel editor of the Boston Globe, continues his trip through eastern North Carolina, this time stopping in Beaufort, one of the state's oldest cities. He describes the feel of older cities compared to newer ones; discusses the fishing industry and fisheries; samples some seafood; and visits the Old Burying Ground.
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The author discusses his experience traveling from Raleigh to the eastern coast of North Carolina to visit Beaufort and Morehead City.
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