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2026 Williamston History Guide

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New, unique, 1 of a kind spacious house,...

Brand new, unique, and one of a kind home for families or groups to appreciate without having to spend a ton of money. No cleaning fee also!!2,800 sq. ft (upstairs and downstairs)HVAC mini splits in every roomCan home up to 18 guests. (18...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 18
Plymouth and Washington County

The town of Plymouth became the first incorporated town in Washington County in 1787 when Arthur Rhodes divided 100 acres of his Brick House Plantation along the Roanoke River into lots. In its heyday, it was the fifth-largest port in North Carolina...

Embrace Tranquility: A modern retreat ho...

Book your stay at our bespoke-constructed modern home and experience the ideal blend of luxury and comfort. The roomy living area is ideal for relaxation and entertainment, featuring plush seating and an additional sizable flat-screen TV. The...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 9
Swan Quarter

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...

Walk to Waterfront: Downtown Elizabeth C...

Animals Welcome w/ Fee | Outdoor Living Space | Constructed in 1890Calling all history buffs and nature lovers — your Elizabeth City adventure begins here! The property's downtown location and painless access to the Pasquotank River promise...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Columbia, NC

The small town of Columbia, located approximately 45 miles west of the Outer Banks, is a rising star along the central North Carolina coastline. An anchor of the informally named "Inner Banks" region, this small community of less than 1,000...

Private Riverfront Retreat - Just outsid...

Gated private and secluded riverfront getaway just outside of town with painless access to Interstate 17. Electronic gate to access the property. Property is protected by a privacy fence that extends all the way to the river and mature trees...

  • Elizabeth City
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Asa Biggs House

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...