Washington County Genealogy
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Washington County was formed in 1799 from part of Tyrrell County. The county was named for George Washington. Plymouth is the County Seat. During the Civil War, Plymouth was occupied by Union forces during the spring of 1864. There was a naval battle in the Albamarle sound during the successful Confederate attempt to retake the city. This battle included the Ironclad ship CSS Albemarle.
Plymouth is the home of the Roanoke River Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. Washington County has recently received 5 markers as part of the Civil War Trail program marking the Battle of Plymouth, the CSS Albemarle, Cushing’s Torpedo, and Ausbon House. Fort Compher is also marked.
Plymouth hosts a yearly Battle of Plymouth Living History Weekend. The living history weekend is usually held in late April.
Washington County Genealogy Resources
Washington County NCGenweb site
Washington County NCGenWeb Archives
Washington County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 567
Plymouth, NC 27962
Washington County Historical Society
P.O. Box 296
Plymouth, NC 27962
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Washington County Government
Washington County, NC Government – Official Site
Washington County Register of Deeds
PO Box 1007
120 Adams Str
Plymouth NC 27962-1007
252-793-2325
Fax 252-793-3145
Washington County Public Library
Pettigrew Libraries
201 East Third Street
Plymouth, NC 27962
Phone: (252) 793-2113
Fax: (252) 793-2818
Email: washington@pettigrewlibraries.org
Monday through Thursday
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cities and Towns
* Creswell
* Plymouth
* Roper
Census
1850 Federal Census Index and Transcription – Up to dwelling #107
1850 Federal Census Transcription – dwelling numbers #108-#370
1850 Federal Census Transcription – dwelling numbers #371-670
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Washington County
Washington County Cemetery Transcriptions
Query Forums
Washington County, NC Query Forum
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Washington County, NC at Genforum
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