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2070
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Located in Ocracoke Inlet, Shell Castle Island, so called because oyster shells and rocks were hauled in to maintain it, was prominent in maritime trade during the late 18th-century. Now only oyster shells and some rocks are visible at low tide.
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Cannon have not been at Fort Macon on Bogue Banks since the Civil War ended. Now, through the efforts of organizations like Friends of Fort Macon and Carolina Power and Light Company, a replica of a 32-pounder was put in place on April 18, 1996.
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4511
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Appleton Oaksmith's life was one adventure after another - sea captain, suspected slaver, Civil War blockade runner, law fugitive, agent for foreign countries, and North Carolina state legislator. He settled in Carteret County in 1873 and was active in county business and political affairs.
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Confederate spy Emeline Jamison Pigott was the most famous of the seven Pigott sisters, who were born in Carteret County between 1828 and 1842. Pitts reconstructs some of the family's history to show contributions made by the other sisters to Carteret County's heritage.
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The Great Storm of August 1899, and a follow-up one in October of the same year, drove residents of Core and Shackleford Banks from their homes forever. Many settled in Morehead City, Salter Path, and Harkers Island. Prioli recounts the history of these hardy people and how they used their native skills to survive.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 64 Issue 11, Nov 2000,
p17-21
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4961
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For those on the Outer Banks and Carteret County, conflict with the British Navy was continual between 1776 and 1782. Yocum describes the six-year struggle and the patriots who defended coastal Carolina.
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5863
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Carteret County, located along the state's southeastern coast, is NEW EAST magazine's featured county of the month. Simpson discusses the history of the county and what attracts tourists.
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7190
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Strong storms of the late 1800s and the high winds and flooding of the Great Storm of 1898 drove residents of Shackleford Banks from their homes forever. Survivors migrated to Morehead City, Harkers Island, or Bogue Banks, where some built new homes and continued their community traditions. Some brought their houses with them, floating them from Shackleford Banks on sail skiffs, rafts, and other modes of water transportation. Today some of these moved structures stand in a section of Morehead City called Promise Land. The historic buildings are identified by markers from the Carteret County Historical Association.
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Millions of visitors have strolled through Fort Macon, located on Bogue Banks across from Beaufort and Morehead City. But few visitors know the details of the fort's fall to Union General Ambrose Burnside on Friday, April 25, 1862. This article contains an account of the battle given by an unnamed correspondent for the NEW YORK TIMES, an eye-witness to the attack, reprinted in its entirety as it appeared in the paper.
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George Carteret went to sea early and was appointed bailiff of the Island of Jersey and later Lieutenant-Governor. From Jersey he conducted a vigorous war against ships supplying the forces of Parliament and was declared a pirate. He later married Lady Grace Granville, of the family of Sir Richard Granville, who many times visited Roanoke Island and the coast of the Carolinas. Sir George inherited his grandfather's share in Carolina and left it to his son John, who as allotted a large body of land which has come to be known as Granville's Grant. North Carolina's Carteret County, formed in 1722, was named in honor of Sir John.
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14312
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This article about Carteret County focuses heavily on its maritime tradition, since much of the county is near water. Most attention is taken up by Morehead City and Beaufort because these are the two largest cities in Carteret County. Other points of interest are the rich Native American history of the county and links to the Civil War at Fort Macon.
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Continuing his travels around the state, Goerch recounts the things of interest he found in Carteret County. He describes it as \"a land with an interesting historical background and a land of enchanting waters, where Nature has provided most liberally in her supplies from the earth, the seas, and the air.\"
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The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is home to a replica of the German World War II submarine U-352. Twice-daily scuba dives in the submarine's tank allow visitors to engage with and question the divers about history, diving techniques, and more.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 12, May 2015,
p148-152, 154, il, por, map
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24450
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Newport in Carteret County is known for its friendliness, community pride, and barbecue. This article discusses the history of the Newport Pig Cooking Contest and how it has transformed and helped the town over the years.
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24608
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As part nine of The Civil War: Life in North Carolina series, this article describes the role of nine nuns who traveled from New York to nurse soldiers back to health in Beaufort, North Carolina.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 4, September 2014,
p218-220, 222-226, il
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