Washington, North Carolina

Washington, North Carolina
Washington from the corner of Stewart Street and West Main Street
Washington from the corner of Stewart Street and West Main Street
Flag of Washington, North Carolina
Official seal of Washington, North Carolina
Nickname(s): 
Little Washington, Original Washington
Washington is located in North Carolina
Washington
Washington
Location within the state of North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°33′13″N 77°03′16″W / 35.55361°N 77.05444°W / 35.55361; -77.05444
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyBeaufort
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager form of government
 • MayorDonald Sadler
Area
 • Total
9.02 sq mi (23.37 km2)
 • Land8.19 sq mi (21.21 km2)
 • Water0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2)
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
9,875
 • Density1,205.74/sq mi (465.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
27889
Area code252
FIPS code37-71220[3]
GNIS feature ID2405682[2]
Websitewww.washingtonnc.gov

Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States, located on the northern bank of the Pamlico River. The population was 9,875 at the 2020 census.[4] It is the county seat of Beaufort County.[5] It is commonly known as "Original Washington" or "Little Washington" to distinguish it from Washington, D.C.[6][7] The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles (32 km) to the west.

Established in 1776 on land donated by Col. James Bonner, Washington is the first city named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.[8]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washington, North Carolina
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Washington city, North Carolina - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ "Washington | Beaufort County North Carolina". co.beaufort.nc.us. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  7. ^ Sutton Anders, Robin (July 22, 2020). "5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Little Washington". Our State Magazine.
  8. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". City of Washington Official Website. Retrieved January 30, 2014.