Exactly how much shoreline the county has may be subject to debate but there is no denying that there is a lot of waterfront property. Protected by the Outer Banks and surrounding counties of Carteret, Craven and Beaufort, Pamlico County boasts of miles and miles of pristine estuarial waters. They are the perfect environment for fish, waterfowl, marshland and people that enjoy such a habitat. Sailing is not just a pastime here, it's a way of life. Pamlico County has a rich history.
Indian artifacts testify to the county's early inhabitants.
Land records date grants from the King of England to colonial farmers and many residents can trace their family's genealogy to these times. Add the spice of pirate lore, including the famous Edward Teach or Blackbeard as he was known, and you start to get the flavor of this special place. Check our site for future issues that cover Pamlico's history. Until more recent times Pamlico County was focused primarily on farming and fishing. Traveling through the county you pass farms and timberland on your way to the many quaint fishing villages nestled among the creeks, forests and farmland.