Record #:

42839

Author(s):

Griffin, Deborah

Abstract:

Washington, North Carolina was originally formed in 1776 from a river settlement known as "Forks of the Tar". It was named in honor of George Washington 14 year before the creation of the nation's capitol. In 1969, the town began a major urban renewal project that included the present Stewart Parkway.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 12 Issue 4, July 2020, p10-12

Subject(s):

Washington (N.C.)--History; Washington (N.C.)--Description and travel