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.
Southeast
Washington
Beaufort County, NC
Population
9,759
Walk Score
65 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$827
Median home value
$170,700
Founded
1776
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- North Market Street Historic District · listed 2011
- Washington Historic District · listed 1979
Notable landmarks
- Bank of Washington, West End Branch · listed 1971
- Beaufort County Courthouse · listed 1971
- Bowers-Tripp House · listed 1999
- Rosedale · listed 1982
- U.S. ARMY GUNBOAT PICKET (screw steamer) · listed 2018
- Zion Episcopal Church · listed 2000
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