Washington, North Carolina

The town was formed in 1776 on land donated by Col. James Bowman.  It is described as being located on the Inner Banks and is the state's oldest town.  The town was named after George Washington and is on the Pamlico River (which happens to run thru our campground).  The town was attacked during the civil war and an attorney's office on Water St still contains a canon ball shot from a confederate ship on the Tar River  during the unions occupation of the town.  Union soliders evacuated the town after the intense shelling, joining the confederate troops in burning most of the buildings as both armies retreated.  Leaving early tomorrow and will one night over in Ripplin Waters, TN.