Washington, North Carolina | |
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 Washington from the corner of Stewart Street and West Main Street | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname(s): Little Washington, Original Washington | |
  Washington Location within the state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°33′13″N 77°03′16″W / 35.55361°N 77.05444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Beaufort |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager form of government |
| • Mayor | Donald Sadler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.02 sq mi (23.37 km2) |
| • Land | 8.19 sq mi (21.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 9,875 |
| • Density | 1,205.74/sq mi (465.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 27889 |
| Area code | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-71220[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405682[2] |
| Website | www.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]
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Washington, North Carolina
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Washington city, North Carolina - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Washington | Beaufort County North Carolina". co.beaufort.nc.us. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ Sutton Anders, Robin (July 22, 2020). "5 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Little Washington". Our State Magazine.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". City of Washington Official Website. Retrieved January 30, 2014.