Washington, North Carolina

Washington is a city in and the county seat of Beaufort County, North Carolina. The population of the city is 9,744. Established in 1776 on land donated by Col. James Bonner, Washington is the first city named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
Washington 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	1788
Nickname 	The Original Washington, Little Washington
Motto 	"Heart of the Inner Banks"
County 	Beaufort
Population 	9,744
Elevation 	10 ft (3 m)
Mayor 	Austin Jefferson
City Guildmaster	Leonardo Malone
ZIP code 	27889
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
46.01% White (4,483)
44.43% Black or African American (4,329)
7.72% Hispanic or Latino (752)
1.85% Other (180)
22.4% (2,182) of Washington residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Washington has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 14 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 1.41 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Beaufort County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* 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 while all major neighboring ports were under British siege.
* A cannonball from the Union attack on Washington during the American Civil War is displayed in an attorney's office on Water Street, and many nearby towns also contain Civil War artifacts and museums. Civil War re-enacters meet in the outskirts of Washington every year.
* This mid-sized rural town has been called the "Heart of the Inner Banks". It has a range of historical buildings and landmarks, with some dating back to colonial times and others of Victorian and Arts and Crafts design. A self-guided Historic Walking Tour allows visitors to explore the neighborhoods.
* A Farmer's and Artisan's Market is held regularly on the town's green areas on the waterfront.
* The lead singer of the Elizabeth City Express, Scottie Katzen, was born in Washington.
* Washington hosts the North Carolina Masquerain Festival and the North Carolina Eeveelution Festival.
* Washington has a good bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a contest hall and showcase theater, a satellite campus of the Outer Banks Battle Academy, some local restaurants and businesses, Solstice Apparel, Washington-Warren Field Airport, Twin Lakes RV & Camping Resort, Waterfront Docks, the North Carolina Estuarium, a few RV parks, Food Lion, Lowe's Home Improvement, Walmart, Nintendo World, Office Depot, Belk, some fast food, Salvation Army, two sports complexes, some public battle fields, a golf course, Washington Yacht & Country Club, a few marinas, and a few other things.
Category:North Carolina Cities