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3807
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A chance visit to Bear Island in 1914 by William Sharpe, who became the island's fourth owner since 1713, would eventually lead to the creation of Hammocks Beach State Park in 1961. The park, consisting of the island and two mainland acres, is one of the state's last unspoiled barrier islands.
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4475
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The names of Dr. William Sharpe, Gertrude Hurst, and John Hurst are bound to Hammocks Beach State Park's history. Sharpe bought the land in 1914, and Hurst, an Afro-American outdoorsman, managed it for over forty years. Sharpe planned to will the Hursts the property, but they knew they lacked funds to develop it. At their suggestion, Sharpe gave it to the North Carolina Teachers Association, an African American teachers' organization. In 1961, association gave it to the state for a park.
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9459
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In this second of a series of articles on North Carolina's state parks, Constantino discusses Hammocks Beach State Park. It is the only island park in the state system and is reached by two free passenger ferries that make one round trip each hour. Constantino discusses the park's history and recreational facilities.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 41 Issue 6, June 1977,
p10-11, 27, il
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9850
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Scott discusses the history and charm of Hammock's Beach State Park.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 52 Issue 7, July 1988,
p8-13, il, map
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