Plymouth, North Carolina
Plymouth is a town of 3,250 people in Washington County, North Carolina, founded in 1787.
Why visit Plymouth
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Latham House and Washington County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Plymouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plymouth
Established in 1787, Plymouth is the most populous town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,320 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Washington County. Plymouth is located on the Roanoke River about seven miles (11 km) upriver from its mouth into the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.
From the Wikipedia article Plymouth, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Latham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
311 East Main Street, Plymouth
Washington County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
In Plymouth, North Carolina, NRHP-listed
120 Adams Street, Plymouth
Garrett's Island House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Plymouth, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Perry-Spruill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Plymouth, North Carolina, listed on the NRHP in Washington County
Plymouth Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
Museum · 0.6 mi
206 West Water Street, Plymouth
Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Sa 11:00-15:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes20
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
891 U.S. Highway 64 West, Plymouth
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
The Garden Spot Cafe
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
124 West Water Street, Plymouth
Su,Tu 11:00-14:00; We,Th 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Fr...
Casa Garcia
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
474 US Highway 64 East
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Mama's Pizza
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.6 mi
416 U.S. Highway 64 East;US Highway 64 East, Plymouth
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Sa...
China Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
U.S. Highway 64 East, Plymouth
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Shirley's
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
609 Wilson Street, Plymouth
Mo-We 05:30-21:00; Th-Fr 05:30-22:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Golden Skillet
Restaurant · Chicken, Regional
167 US Highway 64 West, Plymouth
Shun Xing
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
396 U.S. Highway 64 East;US Highway 64 East, Plymouth
Bojangles'
Fast food · Chicken · 0.7 mi
601 US Highway 64 West, Plymouth
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
8 more on the map.
History
The Moratuc tribe of American Indians was living in a large settlement on Welch Creek near the current Domtar pulp mill site in 1585 when the area was explored by English settlers. Moratuc was an Indian name for the Roanoke River. The Moratuc tribe were probably an Algonquian tribe, but there is debate that they may have been Iroquois.
Plymouth was established in 1787 by Arthur Rhodes on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of his Brick House plantation he subdivided into 172 lots. Note that "Brickhouse" is a common local patronym. Plymouth was once one of North Carolina’s largest seaports. In 1790, the North Carolina General Assembly named Plymouth a "port of delivery" and in 1808 it was named a "port of entry". The county seat of Washington County was moved to Plymouth from Lee's Mill, as Roper, North Carolina, was then known, by special act of the General Assembly on January 31, 1823. A new courthouse was completed by November 1824 on the same site where the present courthouse stands. It stood until 1862 when it caught fire and burned to the ground from a shell fired by a Union gunboat during bombardment of Plymouth.
From the History section of Plymouth, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship7
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
353 Mackeys Road, Plymouth
First Baptist Church of Plymouth
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
315 Washington Street, Plymouth
First Original Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
417 US Highway 64 West, Plymouth
Plymouth Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.4 mi
109 East Third Street, Plymouth
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Pettigrew Regional Library and Washington County Library
Library · 0.5 mi
201 East Third Street, Plymouth
Healthcare4
Plymouth Primary Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
795 United States Highway 64 East, Plymouth
Map of Plymouth
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 53°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plymouth 5 E (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northeastern Regional Airport (EDE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Edenton 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Belhaven 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Hertford 27 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Cypress Landing 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Ahoskie 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Bethel 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Greenville 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Elizabeth City 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Winterville 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tarboro 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Plymouth, North Carolina 03, Indy beetle, CC0
- Washington south of Fort Williams, Plymouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Washington County Courthouse, Plymouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Latham House, Plymouth, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Plymouth, N.C., 1894. Page 2, Sanborn Map Company, Public domain
- Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Plymouth, N.C., 1894. Page 1, Sanborn Map Company, Public domain
- Perry-Spruill House, Nyttend, Public domain
- River Lighthouse Museum, a replica of the 1866 Roanoke River Lighthouse (8634531015), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
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