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Beaufort

Carteret County, NC

Population

4,534

Walk Score

63 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$796

Median home value

$277,800

Founded

1709

Beaufort is a town in and the county seat of Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1709, Established in 1713 and incorporated in 1723, Beaufort is the third oldest town in North Carolina. The population was 4,464 at the 2020 census.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Beaufort Historic District · listed 1974
  • Cape Lookout Coast Guard Station · listed 1989

Notable landmarks

  • Carteret County Home · listed 1984
  • Gibbs House · listed 1973
  • Henry, Jacob, House · listed 1973
  • HMT BEDFORDSHIRE (shipwreck and remains) · listed 2015
  • Old Burying Ground · listed 1974
  • U-352 (submarine) shipwreck and remains · listed 2015

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