Map of Washington County, North Carolina

Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,003. Its county seat is Plymouth. The county was formed in 1799 from the western third of Tyrrell County. It was named for George Washington.

Washington County overview:
Name:	Washington County
FIPS code:	37-187
State:	North Carolina
Founded:	1799
Named for:	George Washington
Seat:	Plymouth
Largest town:	Plymouth
Total Area:	424 sq mi (1,100 km²)
Land Area:	348 sq mi (900 km²)
Total Population:	10,892
Population Density:	31.3/sq mi (12.1/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:	www.washconc.org

Washington County location map. Where is Washington County?

Washington County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Washington County. — Location of Washington County in the the United States.

Washington County location on the North Carolina map. Where is Washington County. — Location of Washington County in North Carolina.

History

There are three incorporated towns in Washington County; Plymouth is the county seat, while other towns are Roper and Creswell. Washington County is known for rich farmland, extensive forests and abundant public access waters. The Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound form the northern boundary. Lake Phelps is 16,000 acres and is part of Pettigrew State Park in Creswell. Somerset Place is a restored antebellum plantation and NC Historic Site on Lake Phelps.

The Pungo Unit of the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in the southern part of the county is said to have the best public black bear viewing in North Carolina. This part of the state is known for having the world’s largest black bears and highest black bear densities The award-winning NC Black Bear Festival takes place in Plymouth on the first weekend in June.

Washington County Road Map

Washington CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Washington County, North Carolina. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Washington CountyMap — Washington Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 424 square miles (1,100 km), of which 348 square miles (900 km) is land and 76 square miles (200 km) (18%) is water. The county borders the Albemarle Sound.

National protected area

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (part)

State and local protected areas/sites

Pettigrew State Park (part)
Somerset Place
Van Swamp Game Lands (part)

Major water bodies

Albemarle Sound
Lake Phelps
Pungo River
Roanoke River

Adjacent counties

Chowan County – north
Perquimans County – northeast
Tyrrell County – east
Hyde County – southeast
Beaufort County – southwest
Martin County – west
Bertie County – northwest

Major highways

US 64
NC 32
NC 37
NC 45
NC 94
NC 99
NC 149
NC 308