Two stories prevail as to how Hyde Countys seat got its name. One legend has it named for the thousands of swan that came to "quarter" in the this little village at the head of Swan Quarter Bay. The second, less romantic story, says it was named after Samuel Swann who settled in the area in the 1700s.
The courthouse in this county seat was build about 1854. It has been remodeled and annexes built several times over the years, but the original bricks are said to have come from England. It is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Across from the courthouse square is a home that once housed a Civil War hospital. Commercial fishing vessels dock at Swan Quarter Landing, bringing in their seafood catches and restocking for their next foray into the Pamlico Sound or Atlantic Ocean.
Visit The "Church Moved by the Hand of God" and learn of the miracle that occurred during a severe storm and flood in 1876.
Sound Feet Shoes is family owned and operated. Sound Feet has been in the retail shoe business for over 72 years, opening their first store in 1953. They provide the best customer service and are the only Outer Banks’ area full service shoe...
The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...
Outer Banks and Inner Banks Coast Guard personnel, as well as Coast Guard recruits from all over the nation, are very much familiar with the Coast Guard Air Station (CGAS) in Elizabeth City. This flagship station has been instrumental in leading the...
Kids of all ages can instantly become scientists, gardeners, doctors, and pilots, all just by walking through the unimposing downtown doors of Elizabeth City's Port Discover. This cool destination provides hours of fun for local and visiting little...