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Upper:  The Anchorage House B&B which was the start point for the walk.

Lower:  A home in the historic area.

BEAUFORT, NC
 
Authors and Literary Landmarks
Cemetery Stroll
Courthouses in the USA
Riverwalk America
Railroad Heritage
Museums

Historic Churches 

 
Carteret County
10/5 KM Town Walk  YR 1322      Jan 3 – Dec 29
  
Start Point: 
Beaufort Historical Association
130 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC  28516
252-728-5225, 800-575-7483
www.beauforthistoricsite.org
 
Hours:           Daily, 9 am to 5 pm

Closed:           Sundays in winter

Alternate Start Point:  Crystal Coast Visitor Center, Morehead City, NC.  For directions, see our walk at Morehead City. 
POC:               Mary Martin, 919-395–6147, mary.martin@stantec.com
 
Trail: Rated 1, In North Carolina it is pronounced “Bo-furt”. Since 1525, seafarers have been drawn to the area beaches, historical sites, and wild horses of Carrot Island. Enjoy the history, traditions and ambiance of NC's third oldest town, founded in 1709, as you walk the historic waterfront district and along the live oak shaded Taylor's Creek waterfront. Visit the 300-year old cemetery, the Old Burying Ground; Hammock House, the Pirate Blackbeard's local residence; the NC Maritime Museum and many of the more than 100 restored historic homes of the 18th and 19th centuries.
 
HOW TO GET THERE: From Raleigh or I-95: Take US Hwy 70 East into Beaufort. Turn right at the first light onto Turner Street for two blocks.  Beaufort Historical Association is on the left.  Ask attendant for "Walk Box".

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Statue at the Courthouse.

Upper:   The North Carolina Maritime Museum has a collection of models and artifacts relating to the states marine history.

Lower:  Graves in the old burying ground.