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23852
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The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad and the Norfolk Southern Railway became important parts of Beaufort County's and specifically the town of Washington's economic system in the late nineteenth century.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. Issue , July/Aug 2015,
p60-63 , il
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37419
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History of towns all over North Carolina giving their former names; for example: Washington, NC was formerly known as ‘Peatown’ and then ‘Archdale.’
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39308
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36168
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Returning to her birthplace entailed coming back to a place that still felt like home. Helping to make it her hometown was familiar haunts like the long standing Bill’s Hot Dogs.
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40977
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A Beaufort County road pays tribute to a woman who served as a trailblazer in the medical and nursing fields. Credited as founding the first college of nursing in the United States, Dimock also became the first female doctor admitted to the American Medical Association.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue 6, November 2019,
p30-31
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Dimock, Susan J., 1847-1875; Washington (N.C.)--History; Washington (N.C.)--Description and travel; Washington (N.C.)--Cemeteries; St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Washington; St. Peter's Episcopal Church cemetery--Susan J. Dimock; Beaufort County--Description and travel; Beaufort County--History; N.C. Medical Society--female doctors--Dr. Susan J. Dimock; George H. and Laura E. Brown Library (Washington)
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28784
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A photojournal explores the history of Washington, NC through its architecture, landmarks, and notable artifacts. The Civil War bell at the First Presbyterian church, the Buckman’s Department Store Elevator, the Vaudeville Theater at Turnage Theatre, and the Old Courthouse are a few of the items and places highlighted for their history.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 6 Issue 2, March/April 2017,
p32-37
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36167
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The connection between a well known area of the Outer Banks and Beaufort County's capital was created physically. For many decades, ferries like the Bessie Virginia transported good between “Little Washington” and area known for its connection to Roanoke’s lost colony. It was also created emotionally, in the bonds between people interdependent on each other for survival.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 7 Issue 4, July/Aug 2018,
p43-47
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9243
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Although home to a number of political figures, Washington also has a history of celebrities. Cecil B. and William B. DeMille both hail from this town, and author of the book SHOW BOAT, Edna Ferber, was inspired by the Washington show boat.\r\n
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42836
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Currently, the watercraft industry employs 330 people in Beaufort County and accounts for a large portion of the county's tax base. it is likely shipbuilding was already in progress in Washington before its establishment in 1776. The city saw its first steamboat in 1835. To assist present industry needs, Beaufort County Schools are now offering boat building classes and Beaufort Community College is establishing a boat manufacturing program.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 10 Issue 2, March-April 2021,
p18-23
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42764
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The Washington Area Historic Foundation has used the sale of annual Christmas ornaments to both promote area history and finance the organization's work. The Christmas ornament project began in 1996 and continues currently with exception of 2020, which year's selection will appear in 2021 due to the current COVID crisis.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 9 Issue 6, Nov.-Dec. 2020,
p26-32
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36149
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A former vaudeville theater located upstairs in Washington's Turnage Theater may be one of the best of its kind still in existence according Emily Rebert, the City of Washington's community development planner and also master's candidate at Savannah College of Art and Design. It is hoped Rebert's work will lead to funding opportunities for restoration.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 8 Issue 2, Mar.-Apr. 2019,
p34-38
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22555
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Poised to be removed for a more modern structure, an old home on the corner of Main and Market Streets in Washington, North Carolina was built in 1778 for John Gray Blount. Blount, born in 1752, was a Revolutionary War patriot and served in special missions on behalf of the Revolutionary Government. With a successful import and export trade, Blount became an early commissioner of the town of Washington and was instrumental in getting the county seat transferred there from Bath.
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The North Carolina Booklet
(NoCar F 251 .N86), Vol. 22 Issue 1,2,3,4, July-Oct 1922,
p46-52
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19577
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The Potts-Burgaw-Duke house has finally concluded its 23 year restoration to return the house to the affluence and grandeur it enjoyed when it was constructed in 1870. Built by bachelor lawyer Samuel Potts, it was then purchased by Judge Burgaw, who in turn sold it to Dr. Duke and his family. By the 1980s, the home was deteriorating rapidly and finally purchased by Don Stroud, who spent 23 years restoring the house to a level of splendor not seen since the late 19th century.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 2 Issue 3, Mar/Apr 2013,
p22-27, f
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2628
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Schooners figured prominently in the state's water commerce during the 18th and 19th Centuries. Records of the S. R. Fowle Company of Washington provide important information on the use of these vessels for commerce.
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43788
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The article summarizes briefly the history of the Fowle family business in Washington, NC in the 19th century. Samuel Richardson Fowle moved from Massachusetts's to Washington 1815. A ship owned by the firm, "Friends" ran aground off Hatteras Island. The sale of goods or "vendue" salvaged is recalled.
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Washington the Magazine
(NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023,
p26-29, il, por
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