Bogue Sound is a lagoon in the state of North Carolina separating the Bogue Banks , a 21-mile-long (34 km) barrier island , from the mainland. The sound is part of North Carolina's " Crystal Coast ", a tourism marketing term that is also used interchangeably with the term "Southern Outer Banks ." It is the southwestern-most sound among the interconnected series of sounds along the Outer Banks that starts in the northeast at Currituck Sound .
33-486: Nine communities, all located within Carteret County, North Carolina , are located along the shores of the sound. On Bogue Banks are the communities of (from east to west) Atlantic Beach , Pine Knoll Shores , Salter Path , Indian Beach , Emerald Isle , while on the mainland are the communities of (from east to west) Beaufort , Morehead City , Cape Carteret , and Cedar Point . Morehead City's commercial port
66-572: A Sector Office at Fort Macon , as well as a USCG Station at Emerald Isle and Morehead City . Beaufort, North Carolina Beaufort ( / ˈ b oʊ f ər t / BOH -fərt , different than that of Beaufort, South Carolina ) is a town in and the county seat of Carteret County , North Carolina , United States. Established in 1713 and incorporated in 1723, Beaufort is the fourth oldest town in North Carolina (after Bath , New Bern and Edenton ). On February 1, 2012, Beaufort
99-747: A facility in Beaufort, at the southern tip of Radio Island (between the NC State Port in Morehead City, and the marine science laboratories on Pivers Island in Beaufort). It is military property, but is only manned during military port operations. The US Navy has a Port Control Office and the US Army has a Reserve Center, both in the eastern part of Morehead City. The NC National Guard has an Armory in Morehead City. The US Coast Guard operates
132-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 31.10% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.76. In the county, the population was spread out, with 20.70% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 28.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
165-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.65. In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
198-662: A hurricane. One of the three, the El Salvador , sank near Cape Lookout . Beaufort is located south of the center of Carteret County. It is located on Beaufort Inlet, a channel leading south to the Atlantic Ocean. To the west is the tidal Newport River , separating the town from Morehead City . To the east is the unincorporated neighborhood of Lenoxville, extending to the North River, another tidal river. U.S. Route 70 passes through Beaufort, leading west across
231-401: A location in Carteret County , North Carolina is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Carteret County, North Carolina Carteret County ( / ˌ k ɑːr . t ə ˈ r ɛ t / KAR -tuh- REHT or / ˌ k ɑːr . t ɜːr ˈ ɛ t / KAR -tur- ET ) is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina . As of the 2020 census , the population
264-594: A portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway . A few small islands in the sound were used for test bombing by airplanes around the time of World War II , and signs at certain points in Bogue Sound warn people of unexploded ordnance . The sound is home to Marine Corps' landing field, Bogue Field . 34°41′48″N 76°56′09″W / 34.69667°N 76.93583°W / 34.69667; -76.93583 This article about
297-573: Is a community newspaper based in Morehead City that serves Carteret County and nearby areas. Its predecessors were The Beaufort News , a newspaper founded in 1912, and the Twin City Daily Times , a newspaper founded in 1936. The Phillips family purchased and merged the two newspapers together to form Carteret County News-Times . The Carteret County News-Times ' s earliest printing was on May 18, 1948. Beginning in 1981,
330-508: Is accessed via the Bogue Sound. Bogue Sound is encircled by three highways. NC 58 runs most of the length of Bogue Banks, while NC 24 and US 70 follow the mainland coast. Two bridges cross the sound at either end: The B. Cameron Langston Bridge, carrying NC 58, which connects Emerald Isle to both Cedar Point and Cape Carteret, and the Atlantic Beach Causeway from Morehead City to Atlantic Beach. The entire sound forms
363-804: Is located in the western section of Carteret County along Bogue Sound. It comprises an 875 acres (3.54 km ) landing field located on Bogue Sound that serves as the Marine Corps’ only East Coast site for Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP). Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic is a training field in Atlantic. The USMC manages the Navy's Dumpling Creek Transmission Station in Merrimon. BT-11 Piney Island in Davis and Cat Island in Bogue Sound are former Marine Corps bombing ranges. The Marine Corps also has
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#1732781070596396-558: Is water. It is the third-largest county in North Carolina by total area. Outstanding water sources and protected areas: As of the 2020 census , there were 67,686 people, 28,962 households, and 18,292 families residing in the county. At the 2000 census , there were 59,383 people, 25,204 households, and 17,365 families residing in the county. The population density was 114 people per square mile (44 people/km ). There were 40,947 housing units at an average density of 79 units per square mile (31 units/km ). The racial makeup of
429-418: The 2020 United States census , there were 4,464 people, 2,156 households, and 1,071 families residing in the town. As of the census of 2008, there were 4,189 people, 1,780 households, and 1,048 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,374.4 inhabitants per square mile (530.7/km ). There were 2,187 housing units at an average density of 797.1 per square mile (307.8/km ). The racial makeup of
462-682: The National Register of Historic Places . In June 1718 Blackbeard the pirate ran his flagship, the Queen Anne's Revenge and his sloop Adventure , aground near present-day Beaufort Inlet, NC. The Queen Anne's Revenge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 with the reference number 04000148. Thirty two years later, in August 1750, at least three Spanish merchantmen ran aground in North Carolina during
495-680: The New Bern-Morehead City, NC Combined Statistical Area . Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast . In 2024, real estate developers in Cedar Point disturbed the site of an ancient Native American settlement. The discovery led to controversy over the continuance of the housing development and calls for new regulations to protect historical sites. Several state lawmakers pushed for construction to resume, with one legislator receiving campaign contributions from
528-453: The poverty line , including 15.40% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over. Carteret County is a member of the regional Eastern Carolina Council of Governments . It includes 16 of North Carolina's townships . Carteret County operates under a council–manager form of government . The county manager is Tommy Burns. A voting machine malfunction in the county resulted in the loss of 4,438 ballots cast during early voting for
561-606: The Environment ), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Center for Coastal Fisheries and Habitat Research. It is also the location of the Rachel Carson Reserve, part of the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve system. The Beaufort Historic District , Carteret County Home , Gibbs House , Jacob Henry House , and Old Burying Ground are listed on
594-602: The Newport River to Morehead City and northeast 31 miles (50 km) to its end in the town of Atlantic . According to the United States Census Bureau , Beaufort has a total area of 5.6 square miles (14.5 km ), of which 4.6 square miles (12.0 km ) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km ), or 17.75%, is water. Beaufort has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), which is characterized by long, hot summers, and short, cool winters. As of
627-540: The November 2, 2004, general election. Since the number of lost ballots exceeded the lead held (by Steve Troxler over Britt Cobb ) in the statewide race for agriculture commissioner, the State Board of Elections decided to hold a special election on January 11, 2005, open only to the 18,500 voters in the county who either failed to vote or whose votes were lost. Both candidates filed legal challenges contesting
660-480: The area for many years. In a typical pattern of following the availability of new lands in the Deep South, some branches of this family later migrated to Mississippi and Texas in the 19th century. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,330.41 square miles (3,445.7 km ), of which 507.60 square miles (1,314.7 km ) is land and 822.81 square miles (2,131.1 km ) (61.85%)
693-418: The county was 90.28% White , 6.99% Black or African American , 0.54% Asian , 0.43% Native American , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.60% from other races , and 1.09% from two or more races. 1.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 25,204 households, out of which 26.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.00% were married couples living together, 9.60% had
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#1732781070596726-740: The county. In 1747, he assisted with the successful defense of the county during the War of Jenkins' Ear (fighting against Spanish pirates). During the Revolutionary War he served as a 2nd Major in the Carteret County Regiment of the North Carolina militia. In 1782, he fought alongside Lieutenant Colonel John Easton to drive the British from Carteret County. Dennis once owned the Hammock House, which became well known as
759-563: The format of the new election. On February 4, 2005, Cobb conceded the race. The county is served by the Carteret County Public Schools . Carteret County Public Schools has 16 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade . Those 16 schools are separated into three high schools , four middle schools , and nine elementary schools . In addition the county is home to a public charter school and three private schools : The Carteret County News-Times
792-598: The house owned by the pirate Blackbeard. His son, William Dennis Junior was a captain in the 8th North Carolina Regiment (1777-1778), was present at Valley Forge and also fought in the Carteret County Regiment (1781-1782). In the 1790 U.S. census , Dennis was one of the largest land owners in the county. Branches of the Dennis family include the Bells, Watsons and Pelletiers, many of whom continued to live in
825-422: The newspaper has published three editions a week: Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. According to the 2010 book North Carolina's Central Coast and New Bern , the newspaper is "a good source of information for vacationers who want to know the schedules of tours, festivals, kids' programs, seminars, exhibits and events of all types within the county and the surrounding area". Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue
858-465: The poverty line, including 35.0% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. Beaufort uses a council-manager form of government. The community elects a mayor and five council members. Mayors serve two-year terms, and council members serve staggered four-year terms. Carteret County Public Schools is the county school district. Zoned schools include: Charter schools include: Beaufort hosts several annual events, including: Beaufort
891-543: The project's developers in 2022. The first male of English parents born in the current area of North Carolina was John Fulford. He was born in 1629 in what is now Carteret County. He settled in this area and died in 1729. An article dated September 18, 1893, in The New Bern Daily Journal , identified Fulford's grave in a cemetery outside the county seat of Beaufort , in an area called the Straits. It
924-401: The town was 75.87% White , 19.99% African American , 0.37% Asian , 0.11% Native American , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 2.39% from other races , and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.77% of the population. There were 1,780 households, out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 15.3% had
957-486: Was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94 males. The median income for a household in Carteret County in 2009 was $ 49,711, and the median income for a family was $ 45,499. Males had a median income of $ 31,365 versus $ 22,126 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,260. About 8.00% of families and 10.70% of the population were below
990-406: Was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 28,763, and the median income for a family was $ 39,429. Males had a median income of $ 30,859 versus $ 22,955 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 19,356. About 13.3% of families and 16.6% of the population were below
1023-406: Was 67,686. Its county seat is Beaufort . The county was created in 1722 as Carteret Precinct and gained county status in 1739. It was named for Sir George Carteret , one of the 17th century English Lords Proprietor , or for his descendant and heir John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville . Carteret County comprises the Morehead City , NC Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is also included in
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1056-671: Was described as "bricked up with English brick." In 1971 a survey by the Carteret County Historical Society found such a grave in the Fulford Cemetery off Piper Lane in Gloucester . The unmarked, bricked-up grave matching this description survives today. One of the more prominent families from Carteret County was the Dennis family. William Dennis Sr. (b.1720 - d.1800) was an extremely colorful landowner, Revolutionary War officer, and defender of
1089-690: Was ranked as "America's Coolest Small Town" by readers of Budget Travel Magazine. The population was 4,464 at the 2020 census . It is sometimes confused with a city of the same name in South Carolina ; the two are distinguished by different pronunciations . Beaufort is located in North Carolina's " Inner Banks " region. The town is home to the North Carolina Maritime Museum , the Duke University Marine Laboratory ( Nicholas School of
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