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Washington, North Carolina
Washington is a city of 9,726 people in Beaufort County, North Carolina, founded in 1776.
Why visit Washington
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Golden Ticket Cinemas, Bank of Washington, West End Branch, Beaufort County Courthouse and Washington Waterfront Docks.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Washington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Washington
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States, located on the northern bank of the Pamlico River. The population was 9,875 at the 2020 census. It is commonly known as "Original Washington" or "Little Washington" to distinguish it from Washington, D.C. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles (32 km) to the west.
From the Wikipedia article Washington, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Bank of Washington, West End Branch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Bank building in Washington, North Carolina
Beaufort County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
County courthouse in Washington, United States of America
Bowers-Tripp House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
North Market Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Rosedale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
House in North Carolina, United States of America
Washington Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes40
Down on Mainstreet
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
107 West Main Street, Washington
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
The Bank Bistro
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
216 West Main Street, Washington
Su, Tu, We 16:00-21:00; Th-Sa 16:00-22:00; Jan 1, Dec 24, Dec 25 closed
Frank's Pizza and Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
815 John Small Avenue, Washington
Su-Th 10:00-20:30; Fr 10:00-21:00
Pam's Breakfast
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
607 John Small Avenue, Washington
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00
Washington Crab shack
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
1212 John Small Avenue, Washington
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
La Ribera
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
702 West 15th Street, Washington
Meeting Place Cafe
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
225 West Main Street, Washington
Su 10:00-14:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-14:00
Creamy&Tasty Icey
Ice cream · 1.3 mi
708 John Small Avenue, Washington
28 more on the map.
History
The settlement at the current location of the city was founded in the 1770s by James Bonner on his land and was known as Forks of the Tar. In 1776, it was renamed Washington. During the American Revolutionary War, Washington served as a supply port when major neighboring ports were under British siege.
From the History section of Washington, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
1732 North Market Street, Washington
Saint Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.6 mi
101 North Bonner Street, Washington
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare5
Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1209 Brown Street, Washington
Map of Washington
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 67°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 70°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 65°F | 6.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.6 in | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Wwtp 4W (2 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
Beaufort County has had 23 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Cypress Landing 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- River Road 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Greenville 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Vanceboro 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Winterville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Robersonville 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Ayden 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Belhaven 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Bethel 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Grifton 26 mi southwest, about 41 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
- Washington North Carolina waterfront, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rite Aid - Washington, NC (7940999020), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carmike - Washington, NC (7941002012), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington, North Carolina municipal building, Indy beetle, CC0
- First Presbyterian Church of Washington, NC, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beaufort County Courthouse (former), Washington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum in Little Washington NC - July 2017, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Bank of Washington, West End Branch, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3954, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Rocks and Flowers Little Washington NC 3918, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 4000, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- RR Bridge Little Washington NC 3900, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3984, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3942, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3953, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3972, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 4002, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3975, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3977, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3947, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3974, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3950, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Rocks and Flowers Little Washington NC 3925, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3997, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3988, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Birds Little Washington NC 3962, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Rocks and Flowers Little Washington NC 3902, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Riverwalk Little Washington NC 3898, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3906, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3939, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- RR Bridge Little Washington NC 3927, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Rocks and Flowers Little Washington NC 3901, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3916, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3941, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Turtles Little Washington NC 3957, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Lotus Flowers Little Washington NC 3904, bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0
- Bowers-Tripp House, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Market Street Historic District, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beaufort County Courthouse, Tradewinds, CC BY-SA 3.0
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