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The community of Salter Path is believed to be named after Owen Salter or possibly Riley Salter. Schools of mullets that ran close to the ocean shorelines were the primary source of food and income for many of the natives. These fishermen would quickly move from the sound to the ocean, beating a path in front of a Salter household, hence the name Salter Path. Many of the families who moved to Salter Path from Diamond City on Shakleford Banks in the late 19th century and early 20th century established their residences without deeds. The area of Salter Path subsequently became known as a squatter’s community.
Salter Path was passed from John A. Royal to Alice Green Hoffman, a distant relative of Theodore Roosevelt and daughter of Alfred Green, a former governor of New Jersey. Alice Hoffman developed an estate and sued the residents of Salter Path in 1923 because their cows were wandering onto her estate. A subsequent court decision permitted the residents of Salter Path to remain, but the cows were not allowed to graze on the Hoffman Estate. The village was restricted to 81 acres that the squatters occupied, and direct ownership of the beachfront was granted to the village to use collectively. This ruling further stated that only current residents and descendents could occupy the property, but it did not give any individuals title to the land. This ruling remained intact until 1979 when a legal settlement permitted Salter Path residents to hold a title to their property and for Carteret County to levy taxes on the former squatter's village.
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"This place shall be known as Emerald Isle" is the quote attributed to a land consultant hired by the potential developers of the western part of the island as he was flying over the green undeveloped portion of the island now known as the Town of Emerald Isle. This lush green section of the island was originally only accessible by a dirt road from the east and a ferry across the west end to the mainland. In an effort to preserve the lure of Emerald Isle, as developments were started, the lot size was increased, streets were numbered and everything was done similar to other areas like Kansas after the land rush. This thoughtful planning has made Emerald Isle a much desired vacation spot and very well known across the country.
Although hotel space is very limited, "Sand Castles" dot the oceanfront for miles. These sand castles offer six to as many as twelve bedrooms sometimes with at least one bath per bedroom. But despite this, there are multitudes of single family homes and condos, some as small as one bedroom and reasonably affordable for second homes. Emerald Isle has great shopping, fine dining and varied entertainment from night clubs to waterslides.
One of the newest attractions in Emerald Isle is the new boat ramp facility with parking for a large amount of vehicles/trailers. With the large sound and marsh grass for inshore fishing and Bogue Inlet for access to the ocean, Emerald Isle is a boaters paradise. Many waterfront homes have docks that include boat lifts.
On the ocean side, there are many pubic accesses to allow day visitors and non-oceanfront properties access to the clean large beaches of Emerald Isle. Bogue Inlet Pier offers fishing access without a boat and the Town of Emerald Isle, in conjunction with the North Carolina Aquarium, is in the process of designing and building a concrete pier open to the public.
All in all, Emerald Isle remains a "gem" of a place on the Crystal Coast to live, have a second home or to have that vacation of a lifetime!
Located on Bogue Banks which is part of the Outer Banks chain along the North Carolina coast, the little town of Indian Beach has a population of 92 permanent residents. This swells greatly in the summer months when tourists and second home owners come for the season. It is thought that the name Indian Beach came about because of Indian Burial mounds that were discovered there.
Indian Beach is in fact divided by the unincorporated area of Salter Path. Highway 58 winds through Indian Beach for a little over a mile and then you come to the town of Salter Path. If you continue down the highway, in less than a mile you will again find yourself in Indian Beach.
Indian Beach has a turtle program staffed by volunteers who work in conjunction with the North Carolina Aquarium at nearby Pine Knoll Shores as well as the Bogue Banks Sea Turtle Project. The Bogue Banks Sea Turtle Project is a branch of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and is dedicated to studying and protecting the nesting population of sea turtles on Bogue Banks.
Indian Beach accommodations include resort condominiums, motels and campgrounds on the ocean and sound shaded by flourishing maritime forest. The public beach access offers showers and bathrooms along with picnic tables where you can enjoy your picnic lunch. The wooden walkway out to the beach leads over white sand dunes onto soft sandy beach and beautiful crystal clear waters.
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Newport NC is a close-knit and vibrant small town with a strong focus on civic pride and family activities. Legend says that its name comes from being the "New Port" as opposed to the "Old Port" of historic Beaufort, NC. Newport is a sought-after address in Carteret County real estate due to its affordability, outstanding schools, close proximity to the beaches of the Crystal Coast and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and the many waterfront home sites and water accesses to the intra-coastal waterway, Newport River and Bogue Sound. Newport is part of the southern outer banks or Crystal Coast of North Carolina and is located in Carteret County.
Geographically bounded on the north by Havelock, the home of Cherry Point, on the south by Morehead City and Bogue Sound and to the east by the intra-coastal waterway (ICW), Newport covers a large land area encompassing several smaller and clearly identified communities.
Harlowe and Mill Creek are defined by the intra-coastal waterway and their proximity to Cherry Point and historic Beaufort. Shrimp trawlers line the creeks and share the waters of the Newport River with marinas full of recreational boaters who use the ICW year–round. Small family farms dot the landscape sharing roads with new subdivisions and older homes.
Downtown Newport boasts small locally owned stores and restaurants that give this area a unique identity and a relaxed and friendly feel. The Newport Town Park is known for hosting the annual NC Pig Cooking Contest the first week of April and a Halloween Hootenany. Holiday parades are frequently seen with local clubs and organizations filling the ranks. Youth sports are extremely popular in Newport and the park is a regular gathering place for families. An adjacent playground, elementary school, public library, town hall, grocery stores, pharmacy, Rotary building and Boy Scout hut complete a main street that evokes a quieter and simpler way of life.
Two of the county's major employers make their home in downtown Newport. Veneer Technologies is an international wood veneers corporation and Frank Door Company has won awards as a top company for employees. Several small assisted care and nursing home facilities provide gentle care for the elderly.
Along Bogue Sound which is part of the ICW , the communities of Bogue and Ocean hug the coast and are home to numerous sound-front subdivisions with water access and marinas. Newport is known for its horse farms and inland you can find great stables for horse owners who need to board their animals.
Bisected by Hwy 70 and bordered by Hwys 24 and 101, Newport offers convenient access to entertainment and larger shopping and dining areas in Morehead City and Havelock. The beach is just 15 minutes from your door at Emerald Isle or Atlantic Beach and a regional airport with major airline service is 40 minutes from town in New Bern, NC. Newport is served by a full-service hospital with birthing clinic, oncology center and specialized spine and orthopedic group in adjoining Morehead City. Carteret Community College, also in Morehead City offers a broad range of courses of study for all ages and interests. The Carteret County School System is ranked as one of the top school systems in the state and serves Newport with 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. Carteret County offers some of the best scuba diving sites in the world and outstanding deep sea game fishing with dedicated fishing fleets available year-round. Golf courses in the county include Country Club of the Crystal Coast on Bogue Banks, Morehead City Country Club, North River in Beaufort and Star Hill and Silver Creek Golf Clubs in Cape Carteret. Whatever you like to do, Newport and the Crystal Coast have everything you need while retaining the small town friendly feel of home.
Newport offers the best of Crystal Coast real estate at an affordable price. Whether you are here for a few years or a lifetime Newport has it all.
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The estate of Alice Hoffman became the town of Pine Knoll Shores and is now is a planned residential community developed by the Roosevelt family who were visionary for the time. It offers a quiet, friendly neighborhood surrounded by protected wetlands and maritime forest. The population is about 1600 people.
The town's nationally recognized designation as a "Tree City" demonstrates its commitment to preservation of the diverse forestlands which lie between sound and sea. It is noted for the beautiful maritime forests along highway 58 that give privacy to the homes and condos on both the ocean and the sound sides of the highway. There is public beach access as well as a public golf course.
Beautiful beaches, pristine waters, boating, sailing and fishing are just a few of the many things you will find to do at any of the places along Bogue Banks. Whether you are looking for a permanent place to live or a vacation rental, you will not find a better spot to enjoy all that nature has provided than here on the Crystal Coast.
info for Beaufort
Otway, located after Bettie, is the second community on Highway 70 East after crossing North River Bridge (coming from Beaufort). The community was originally settled in the 1700s, but later named after one of Carteret County's most famous residents, Otway Burns, a ship captain and privateer around the time of the War of 1812. Locally, Otway is known for its farm produce of sweet potatoes and collards. Many residents also still make their living off the water and one can often see them clamming or oystering in Ward's Creek along Highway 70 East. Otway has several stores, a large bed and breakfast, and a large campground with swimming pool for RVs.
Harkers Island is located approximately 17 miles from downtown, historic Beaufort. Sometimes referred to as "the island of refuge", many of the inhabitants are descendents of earlier settlers who left the more precarious islands just across the sound.
There was no bridge connecting Harkers Island to the mainland until the early 1940's. The resulting isolation helped Harkers to retain a rich and unique history among it's watermen who still today speak in a brogue with charming Elizabethan English tones.
Custom boatbuilding and fishing, as well clam, crab and oyster harvesting have been longstanding means of sustenance for the islanders.
The 21st century finds Harkers Island as a fisherman's and boater's paradise. The pristine waters of Backsound connect Harkers Island to The Cape Lookout National Seashore and the Cape Lookout lighthouse and wild horses. Ferries are readily available from Harkers for shuttling visitors to the National Seashore.
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and the annual Decoy Carvers Festival are among other of the islands distinctive attractions. Artisans from Harkers Island are renowned for their wooden decoys and handcrafted boat models.
Harkers Island boasts unique waterfront and water-oriented real estate. Historic and new homes and communities blend together to make this island ideal for lifelong homes as well as second and vacation home ownership.
When visiting Carteret County, you'll want to be sure to explore this special place along the Crystal Coast!
Straits Township, which encompasses the community of Gloucester, was settled as early as the pre-Colonial period by commercial whalers and fishermen from the Chesapeake Bay and New England areas. After a sea journey by Capt. Joe Piggott, Gloucester was named after Gloucester, Massachusetts in 1904. The communities are primarily residential, with fishing and boat building and boat repair still serving as traditional occupations. Construction, recreation, and salt water activities are the primary businesses.
Marshallberg is located along Sleepy Creek, near Gloucester, in the middle section of "Downeast." During the pre-Civil War era, Marshallberg was originally called Deep Hole Point because of the huge hole in the Sleepy Creek creek bed which was excavated to provide soil for construction of the ramparts at Fort Macon. Marshallberg has traditionally been a fishing and farming community, with Marshallberg Harbor serving the fishing community. The community has one small grocery store, a volunteer fire department and a beautiful picnic area overlooking the water from which Cape Lookout Lighthouse can be seen.
Smyrna is located at the junction of Highway 70 East on the left, leading to Cedar Island, and on the right, the road leading to Marshallberg. The community was settled around 1700, but had a number of names until 1853, when the community was actually named Smyrna. One of "Downeast's" three elementary schools is located in Smyrna. Smyrna also is home to Eastern Park which provides recreational activities, such as baseball, tennis, and basketball, and also features a children's play area. The community is also home to the Crissie Wright Lodge and has a number of businesses located along Highway 70.
Williston is located between Smyrna and Davis along Highway 70 East heading toward the northern part of "Downeast." One of Williston's earliest settlers, John Jarrott, received a land grant from King George in 1719 for the area which now includes Williston. Jarrett Bay was named after John Jarrott. A seafood plant specializing in clams was opened in Williston during the 1920s and Williston soon gained a reputation as North Carolina's "clam capitol." Williston features a small commercial garden center, stained glass shop, and small art gallery.
Bettie, which is also known as the "Gateway to Downeast" and is home to Realty World First Coast Realty, is the first community on Highway 70 East after crossing North River Bridge (coming from Beaufort). Bettie was originally named Simpson according to early records. The community is primarily a farming and fishing community, with the descendants of the early settlers still living there today. Bettie is known for Simpson Greenhouse and farm which sells some of the county's best fresh local produce, such as strawberries, tomatoes, corn, and other seasonal vegetables.
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Atlantic is located in the northern part of "Downeast" and is the furthest point on Highway 70 East. The community was historically called Old Hunting Grounds because of its plentiful wild game such as deer, fowl and bear. Today's Atlantic boasts the largest supermarket in the "Downeast" area, a harbor full of fishing boats of all types, and Atlantic's elementary school is rated one of the best in the county and the state. A boat ramp is available at Eugene's for those with their own boats. For those who wish to purchase seafood fresh from the boat, stop at Fulcher's or Smith's fishhouses.
Davis is located between Williston and Stacy along Highway 70 East. The community was settled as early as 1752 according to old land grants. Traditional occupations of farming, fishing and fishing-related activities, such as net making, are still prevalent in Davis today. Alger's Ferry in Davis provides ferry services to Core Banks and Alger's fishing camps. There are several small stores in Davis as well as a volunteer fire department. Eastern Gateway Realty also maintains a small information booth along Highway 70 East in Davis.
