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Beaufort County (then known as Pamptecough Precinct) was formed out of the larger Bath County in 1705. By 1712, the county received its formal name, which is attributed to Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort, and one of North Carolina’s Lords Proprietors. Its county seat is Washington. Beaufort County comprises the Washington, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Northwest Martin County |
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Northeast Washington County |
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West Pitt County |
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Beaufort County, North Carolina | ![]() |
East Hyde County |
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Southwest Craven County |
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Southeast Pamlico County |