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|official_name = Plymouth, North Carolina |
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'''Plymouth''' is the |
'''Plymouth''' is the most populous town in [[Washington County, North Carolina]], United States. The population was 3,320 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. It is the [[county seat]] of Washington County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> Plymouth is located on the [[Roanoke River]] about seven miles (11 km) upriver from its mouth into the [[Albemarle Sound]] in North Carolina's [[Inner Banks]] region. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town of Plymouth has a total area of {{convert|3.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which |
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town of Plymouth has a total area of {{convert|3.9|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|3.9|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.26% is water. |
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== Climate == |
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|location = PLYMOUTH 5 E, NC, 1991-2020 normals |
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| Jan high F = 53.9 |
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| Feb high F = 57.4 |
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| Mar high F = 64.2 |
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| Apr high F = 73.8 |
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| May high F = 80.2 |
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| Jun high F = 86.5 |
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| Jul high F = 89.3 |
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| Aug high F = 87.6 |
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| Sep high F = 82.7 |
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| Oct high F = 74.5 |
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| Nov high F = 64.3 |
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| Dec high F = 56.7 |
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|year high F = 72.6 |
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|Jan mean F = 43.8 |
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|Feb mean F = 46.3 |
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|Mar mean F = 52.5 |
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|Apr mean F = 61.6 |
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|May mean F = 69.1 |
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|Jun mean F = 76.5 |
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|Jul mean F = 79.8 |
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|Aug mean F = 78.3 |
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|Sep mean F = 73.3 |
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|Oct mean F = 63.5 |
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|Nov mean F = 53.3 |
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|Dec mean F = 46.7 |
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|year mean F = 62.1 |
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| Jan low F = 33.6 |
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| Feb low F = 35.2 |
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| Mar low F = 40.8 |
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| Apr low F = 49.4 |
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| May low F = 58.1 |
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| Jun low F = 66.4 |
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| Jul low F = 70.4 |
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| Aug low F = 69.0 |
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| Sep low F = 64.0 |
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| Oct low F = 52.6 |
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| Nov low F = 42.3 |
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| Dec low F = 36.7 |
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|year low F = 51.5 |
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| Jan precipitation inch = 3.95 |
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| Feb precipitation inch = 3.40 |
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| Mar precipitation inch = 4.16 |
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| Apr precipitation inch = 3.74 |
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| May precipitation inch = 4.14 |
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| Jun precipitation inch = 5.42 |
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| Jul precipitation inch = 5.70 |
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| Aug precipitation inch = 6.60 |
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| Sep precipitation inch = 6.13 |
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| Oct precipitation inch = 4.14 |
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| Nov precipitation inch = 3.57 |
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| Dec precipitation inch = 3.64 |
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|year precipitation inch = 54.59 |
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| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in |
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| Jan precipitation days = 12.4 |
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| Feb precipitation days = 10.9 |
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| Mar precipitation days = 11.4 |
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| Apr precipitation days = 10.4 |
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| May precipitation days = 11.3 |
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| Jun precipitation days = 11.1 |
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| Jul precipitation days = 12.7 |
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| Aug precipitation days = 12.9 |
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| Sep precipitation days = 11.2 |
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| Oct precipitation days = 9.9 |
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| Nov precipitation days = 10.2 |
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| Dec precipitation days = 11.5 |
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| year precipitation days = 135.9 |
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|Jan snow inch = 1.0 |
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|Feb snow inch = 0.3 |
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|Dec snow inch = 0.1 |
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|year snow inch = 1.4 |
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|unit snow days = 0.1 in |
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|Jan snow days = 0.3 |
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|Feb snow days = 0.1 |
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|Nov snow days = 0.0 |
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|Dec snow days = 0.2 |
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|year snow days = 0.6 |
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| title = NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data |
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| publisher = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] |
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| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00316853&format=pdf |
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| title = Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020 |
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| publisher = [[National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration]] |
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| accessdate = October 15, 2021 |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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|2000= 4107 |
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|2010= 3878 |
|2010= 3878 |
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|2020= 3320 |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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|estimate=3361 |
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref> |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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===2020 census=== |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right" |
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|+Plymouth racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US3753040&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 23, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> |
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!scope="col"| Race |
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!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 887 |
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| 26.72% |
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!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic) |
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| 2,259 |
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| 68.04% |
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!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] |
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| 3 |
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| 0.09% |
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!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]] |
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| 12 |
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| 0.36% |
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!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] |
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| 2 |
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| 0.06% |
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!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]] |
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| 100 |
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| 3.01% |
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!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] |
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| 57 |
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| 1.72% |
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 3,320 people, 1,522 households, and 678 families residing in the town. |
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===2010 census=== |
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As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 3,878 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 68.3% Black, 28.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from some other race and 0.9% of two or more races. 1.2% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. |
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 3,878 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 68.3% Black, 28.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from some other race and 0.9% of two or more races. 1.2% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. |
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===2000 census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,623 households, and 1,119 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,061.7 people per square mile (409.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,829 housing units at an average density of 472.8/sq mi (182.5/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the town was 35.04% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 63.09% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.02% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.73% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.51% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.31% of the population. |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,623 households, and 1,119 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,061.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,829 housing units at an average density of {{convert|472.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 35.04% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 63.09% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.02% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.61% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.73% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.51% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.31% of the population. |
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There were 1,623 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99. |
There were 1,623 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99. |
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In the town, the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males. |
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males. |
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The median income for a household in the town was $17,281, and the median income for a family was $26,800. Males had a median income of $26,352 versus $17,350 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,067. About 30.8% of families and 37.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 54.3% of those under age 18 and 28.8% of those age 65 or over. |
The median income for a household in the town was $17,281, and the median income for a family was $26,800. Males had a median income of $26,352 versus $17,350 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $12,067. About 30.8% of families and 37.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 54.3% of those under age 18 and 28.8% of those age 65 or over. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Moratuc tribe of American Indians was living in a large settlement on Welch Creek near the current [[Domtar]] pulp mill site in 1585 when the area was explored by English settlers. Moratuc was an Indian name for the [[Roanoke River]]. The Moratuc tribe were probably an [[Algonquian peoples|Algonquian]] tribe, but there is debate that they may have been [[Iroquois]].<ref>Modlin</ref> |
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Plymouth was established in 1787 by Arthur Rhodes on {{convert|100|acre|km2}} of his Brick House plantation he subdivided into 172 lots. Note that "Brickhouse" is a common local [[patronym]]. In 1790, the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] named Plymouth a "port of delivery" and in 1808 it was named a "[[port of entry]]". The county seat of Washington County was moved to Plymouth from Lee's Mill, as [[Roper, North Carolina]], was then known, by special act of the General Assembly on January 31, 1823. A new [[courthouse]] was completed by November 1824 on the same site where the present courthouse stands. It stood until 1862 when it caught fire and burned to the ground from a shell fired by a [[Union Navy|Union gunboat]] during bombardment of Plymouth. |
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The Moratuc tribe of American Indians was living in a large settlement on Welch Creek near the current [[Domtar]] pulp mill site in 1585 when the area was explored by English settlers. Moratuc was an Indian name for the [[Roanoke River]]. The Moratuc were probably an [[Algonquian peoples|Algonquian]] tribe, but there is debate that they may have been [[Iroquois]].<ref>Modlin</ref> |
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Plymouth has the historical distinction of being the site of the second-largest battle in North Carolina and its last Confederate victory, the [[Battle of Plymouth (1864)]], during the [[American Civil War]]. The Confederate [[ironclad warship]] [[CSS Albemarle|CSS ''Albemarle'']] — and its eventual sinking on October 27, 1864, while moored at a dock in Plymouth — are the centerpieces of this history. |
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Plymouth was established in 1787 by Arthur Rhodes on {{convert|100|acre|km2}} of his Brick House plantation he subdivided into 172 lots. Note that "Brickhouse" is a common local [[patronym]]. In 1790 the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] named Plymouth a "port of delivery." and in 1808 it was named a "[[port of entry]]". The county seat of Washington County was moved to Plymouth from Lee's Mill, as [[Roper, North Carolina]], was then known, by special act of the General Assembly on January 31, 1823. A new [[courthouse]] was completed by November 1824 on the same site where the present courthouse stands. It stood until 1862 when it caught fire and burned to the ground from a shell fired by a [[Union Navy|Union gunboat]] during bombardment of Plymouth. |
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Plymouth has the historical distinction of being the site of the second-largest battle in North Carolina and its last Confederate victory, the [[Battle of Plymouth (1864)]], during the [[American Civil War]]. The Confederate [[ironclad warship]] [[CSS Albemarle|CSS ''Albemarle'']] — and its eventual sinking on October 27, 1864 while moored at a dock in Plymouth — are the centerpieces of this history. |
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[[File:Folder 1521 Plymouth Civil War Campaigns and Battles 14 May 1864 Scan 1.jpg|thumb|Plymouth in 1864]] |
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Beginning early in the war and for its remainder, the Union controlled the [[Albemarle Sound|Albemarle]] and [[Pamlico Sound]]s. The geographical importance for the Northern forces of Plymouth's location at the [[River mouth|mouth]] of the Roanoke River was the Union desire to push upriver and capture the vital [[Wilmington and Weldon Railroad]] line passing through [[Weldon, North Carolina]], which would completely cut off the major supply line for General [[Robert E. Lee]]'s army in Virginia from more southerly ports. This would essentially end all {{not a typo|[[materiel]]}} support for Lee's forces and force his defeat or retreat from Virginia. |
Beginning early in the war and for its remainder, the Union controlled the [[Albemarle Sound|Albemarle]] and [[Pamlico Sound]]s. The geographical importance for the Northern forces of Plymouth's location at the [[River mouth|mouth]] of the Roanoke River was the Union desire to push upriver and capture the vital [[Wilmington and Weldon Railroad]] line passing through [[Weldon, North Carolina]], which would completely cut off the major supply line for General [[Robert E. Lee]]'s army in Virginia from more southerly ports. This would essentially end all {{not a typo|[[materiel]]}} support for Lee's forces and force his defeat or retreat from Virginia. |
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[[Fort Branch]], located upriver at Hamilton, successfully blocked the Union gunboats and troops sailing upstream from Plymouth at the river bend called Rainbow Branch. The fort held until April 10, 1865, one day after General Lee [[Battle of Appomattox Court House|surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia]], at which point it was abandoned and its cannons were hurled into the Roanoke River. |
[[Fort Branch]], located upriver at Hamilton, successfully blocked the Union gunboats and troops sailing upstream from Plymouth at the river bend called Rainbow Branch. The fort held until April 10, 1865, one day after General Lee [[Battle of Appomattox Court House|surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia]], at which point it was abandoned and its cannons were hurled into the Roanoke River. Thus, the war histories of Fort Branch and Plymouth are intimately connected.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fortbranchcivilwarsite.com/history/index.htm |title=New Page 2 |access-date=November 10, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080509074050/http://www.fortbranchcivilwarsite.com/history/index.htm |archive-date=May 9, 2008 }}</ref> |
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[[Plymouth State Normal School]] was established to educate African American teachers. It was moved to Elizabeth City in 1903 and became Elizabeth City State University.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=57050 | title=Plymouth State Normal School Historical Marker }}</ref> |
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The Port O'Plymouth History Museum, located in the circa 1923 former [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]] station in downtown Plymouth, has an excellent, nationally recognized collection of Civil War artifacts, including one of the most complete belt-buckle and button collections in the U.S. and a model of the ironclad ram [[CSS Albemarle|CSS ''Albemarle'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livinghistoryweekend.com/port_o.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2008-01-02 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215230358/http://www.livinghistoryweekend.com/port_o.htm |archivedate=2008-02-15 }}</ref> |
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The Port O'Plymouth History Museum, located in the circa 1923 former [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]] station in downtown Plymouth, has an excellent, nationally recognized collection of Civil War artifacts, including one of the most complete belt-buckle and button collections in the U.S. and a model of the ironclad ram [[CSS Albemarle|CSS ''Albemarle'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.livinghistoryweekend.com/port_o.htm |title=Port O'Plymouth Civil War Museum |access-date=January 2, 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080215230358/http://www.livinghistoryweekend.com/port_o.htm |archive-date=February 15, 2008 }}</ref> |
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The [[Garrett's Island House]], [[Latham House]], [[Perry-Spruill House]], [[Plymouth Historic District (Plymouth, North Carolina)|Plymouth Historic District]], and [[Washington County Courthouse (North Carolina)|Washington County Courthouse]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> |
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The [[Garrett's Island House]], [[Latham House]], [[Perry-Spruill House]], [[Plymouth Historic District (Plymouth, North Carolina)|Plymouth Historic District]], and [[Washington County Courthouse (North Carolina)|Washington County Courthouse]], New Chapel Missionary Baptist Church are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> |
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==Notable people== |
==Notable people== |
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* [[Aaron Anderson (Medal of Honor)|Aaron Anderson]] (1811–1886), sailor<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 5, 2019 |title=Aaron Anderson |url=https://www.blacknamesproject.com/people/aaron-anderson |access-date=April 5, 2024 |website=The Black Names Project |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Aaron Anderson]] (1811–1886), sailor |
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* [[Charles Bowser]] (born 1959), former [[NFL]] player<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2020 |title=100 in 100: Washington County’s Charles Bowser, member of Dolphins’ ‘Killer B’s’ {{!}} The North State Journal |url=https://nsjonline.com/article/2020/07/100in100_washington/ |access-date=April 5, 2024 |website=nsjonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[Augustin Daly]] (1838–1899), Playwright, drama critic, theatrical owner and manager |
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* [[Don Brown (author)|Don Brown]] (born 1960), author, attorney, former naval officer<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robesonian |first=Michael Futch The |date=March 2, 2024 |title=Six running to fill vacancy in Congressional Dist. 8 |url=https://www.robesonian.com/news/299107/six-running-to-fill-vacancy-in-congressional-dist-8 |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=Robesonian |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[Augustin Daly]] (1838–1899), Playwright, drama critic, theatrical owner and manager<ref>{{Cite web |title=AUGUSTIN DALY |url=https://ulib.niu.edu/badndp/daly_augustin.html |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=ulib.niu.edu}}</ref> |
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* [[Louis C. Latham]] (1840–1895), member of the United States House of Representatives |
* [[Louis C. Latham]] (1840–1895), member of the United States House of Representatives |
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* [[Jacklyn H. Lucas]] (1928–2008), marine and [[Medal of Honor]] recipient<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2020 |title=The Incredible Story of Jack Lucas: The Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient in World War II |url=https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/incredible-story-jack-lucas-youngest-medal-honor-recipient-world-war-ii |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=The National WWII Museum {{!}} New Orleans |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Frederick W. Wurster]] (1850–1917), Mayor of [[Brooklyn]] (1896–1897) |
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* [[Lowes Moore]] (born 1957), basketball player<ref>{{Cite web |last=Proballers |title=Lowes Moore, Basketball Player |url=https://www.proballers.com/basketball/player/187015/lowes-moore |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=Proballers |language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Rodney Purvis]] (born 1994), basketball player<ref>{{Cite web |title=NBA Players: Rodney Purvis Profile and Basic Stats |url=https://www.landofbasketball.com/nba_players/rodney_purvis.htm |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=www.landofbasketball.com}}</ref> |
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* [[Reddy Rowe]] (1887–1966), football and baseball player and coach |
* [[Reddy Rowe]] (1887–1966), football and baseball player and coach |
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* [[J. B. Smoove]] (born 1965), actor and comedian<ref>{{Cite web |title=JB SMOOVE: Last Comic Standing host - NBC.com |url=https://www.nbc.com/last-comic-standing/credits/host/jb-smoove?lang=es |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=NBC |language=es}}</ref> |
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* [[Jacklyn H. Lucas]] (1928–2008), marine |
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* [[Frederick W. Wurster]] (1850–1917), Mayor of [[Brooklyn]] (1896–1897) |
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* [[Lowes Moore]] (born 1957), basketball player |
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* [[Charles Bowser]] (born 1959), Former Professional Football Player, the Miami Dolphins |
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* [[Don Brown (author)|Don Brown]] (born 1960), author, attorney, former naval officer |
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* [[J. B. Smoove]] (born 1965), actor and comedian |
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Plymouth, North Carolina | |
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 Location of Plymouth, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 35°51′31″N 76°44′55″W / 35.85861°N 76.74861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2) |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,320 |
| • Density | 824.03/sq mi (318.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 27962 |
| Area code | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-53040[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407138[2] |
| Website | www |
Plymouth is the most populous town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,320 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Washington County.[4] Plymouth is located on the Roanoke River about seven miles (11 km) upriver from its mouth into the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Plymouth has a total area of 3.9 square miles (10 km2), of which 3.9 square miles (10 km2) is land and 0.26% is water.
Climate
[edit]| Climate data for PLYMOUTH 5 E, NC, 1991-2020 normals | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.9 (12.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
64.2 (17.9) |
73.8 (23.2) |
80.2 (26.8) |
86.5 (30.3) |
89.3 (31.8) |
87.6 (30.9) |
82.7 (28.2) |
74.5 (23.6) |
64.3 (17.9) |
56.7 (13.7) |
72.6 (22.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.8 (6.6) |
46.3 (7.9) |
52.5 (11.4) |
61.6 (16.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
76.5 (24.7) |
79.8 (26.6) |
78.3 (25.7) |
73.3 (22.9) |
63.5 (17.5) |
53.3 (11.8) |
46.7 (8.2) |
62.1 (16.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 33.6 (0.9) |
35.2 (1.8) |
40.8 (4.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
58.1 (14.5) |
66.4 (19.1) |
70.4 (21.3) |
69.0 (20.6) |
64.0 (17.8) |
52.6 (11.4) |
42.3 (5.7) |
36.7 (2.6) |
51.5 (10.8) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.95 (100) |
3.40 (86) |
4.16 (106) |
3.74 (95) |
4.14 (105) |
5.42 (138) |
5.70 (145) |
6.60 (168) |
6.13 (156) |
4.14 (105) |
3.57 (91) |
3.64 (92) |
54.59 (1,387) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.0 (2.5) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.4 (3.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.4 | 10.9 | 11.4 | 10.4 | 11.3 | 11.1 | 12.7 | 12.9 | 11.2 | 9.9 | 10.2 | 11.5 | 135.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Source: NOAA[5][6] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 951 | — | |
| 1860 | 872 | −8.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,389 | 59.3% | |
| 1880 | 836 | −39.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,212 | 45.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,011 | −16.6% | |
| 1910 | 2,165 | 114.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,847 | −14.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,139 | 15.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,461 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 4,486 | 82.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,666 | 4.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,774 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 4,571 | −4.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,328 | −5.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,107 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,878 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,320 | −14.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 887 | 26.72% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,259 | 68.04% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.36% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 100 | 3.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 1.72% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,320 people, 1,522 households, and 678 families residing in the town.
2010 census
[edit]As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,878 people living in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 68.3% Black, 28.9% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from some other race and 0.9% of two or more races. 1.2% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census
[edit]As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,107 people, 1,623 households, and 1,119 families living in the town. The population density was 1,061.7 inhabitants per square mile (409.9/km2). There were 1,829 housing units at an average density of 472.8 per square mile (182.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 35.04% White, 63.09% African American, 0.02% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.73% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.
There were 1,623 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 27.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $17,281, and the median income for a family was $26,800. Males had a median income of $26,352 versus $17,350 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,067. About 30.8% of families and 37.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.3% of those under age 18 and 28.8% of those age 65 or over.
History
[edit]The Moratuc tribe of American Indians was living in a large settlement on Welch Creek near the current Domtar pulp mill site in 1585 when the area was explored by English settlers. Moratuc was an Indian name for the Roanoke River. The Moratuc tribe were probably an Algonquian tribe, but there is debate that they may have been Iroquois.[9]
Plymouth was established in 1787 by Arthur Rhodes on 100 acres (0.40 km2) of his Brick House plantation he subdivided into 172 lots. Note that "Brickhouse" is a common local patronym. In 1790, the North Carolina General Assembly named Plymouth a "port of delivery" and in 1808 it was named a "port of entry". The county seat of Washington County was moved to Plymouth from Lee's Mill, as Roper, North Carolina, was then known, by special act of the General Assembly on January 31, 1823. A new courthouse was completed by November 1824 on the same site where the present courthouse stands. It stood until 1862 when it caught fire and burned to the ground from a shell fired by a Union gunboat during bombardment of Plymouth.
Plymouth has the historical distinction of being the site of the second-largest battle in North Carolina and its last Confederate victory, the Battle of Plymouth (1864), during the American Civil War. The Confederate ironclad warship CSS Albemarle — and its eventual sinking on October 27, 1864, while moored at a dock in Plymouth — are the centerpieces of this history.
Beginning early in the war and for its remainder, the Union controlled the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds. The geographical importance for the Northern forces of Plymouth's location at the mouth of the Roanoke River was the Union desire to push upriver and capture the vital Wilmington and Weldon Railroad line passing through Weldon, North Carolina, which would completely cut off the major supply line for General Robert E. Lee's army in Virginia from more southerly ports. This would essentially end all materiel support for Lee's forces and force his defeat or retreat from Virginia.
Fort Branch, located upriver at Hamilton, successfully blocked the Union gunboats and troops sailing upstream from Plymouth at the river bend called Rainbow Branch. The fort held until April 10, 1865, one day after General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia, at which point it was abandoned and its cannons were hurled into the Roanoke River. Thus, the war histories of Fort Branch and Plymouth are intimately connected.[10]
Plymouth State Normal School was established to educate African American teachers. It was moved to Elizabeth City in 1903 and became Elizabeth City State University.[11]
The Port O'Plymouth History Museum, located in the circa 1923 former Atlantic Coast Line Railroad station in downtown Plymouth, has an excellent, nationally recognized collection of Civil War artifacts, including one of the most complete belt-buckle and button collections in the U.S. and a model of the ironclad ram CSS Albemarle.[12]
The Garrett's Island House, Latham House, Perry-Spruill House, Plymouth Historic District, and Washington County Courthouse, New Chapel Missionary Baptist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[13]
Economy
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The primary industry for the area is Domtar Paper Company, LLC., a paper manufacturer. The paper mill and its related facilities have been the largest employer since 1937. It was owned by Kieckhefer Container Company (John W. Kieckhefer) which was merged into Weyerhauser in 1957. In March 2007, Weyerhauser sold its paper interests to Domtar. The paper mill is now a Domtar papermill, while the onsite sawmill is still owned by Weyerhauser. In October 2009, Domtar announced the end of paper machine operations, and the mill will be converted to produce fluff pulp alone, with a 33% workforce reduction to about 360 employees.[citation needed]
The town is re-branding itself as a tourist destination to offset the reduction in paper-making employment, taking advantage of its natural environment, being surrounded by tracts of forests and swamplands. A riverfront boardwalk has been built, with views of the Roanoke River.[citation needed] Plymouth is home to the North Carolina Black Bear Festival, an annual three-day event at the beginning of June centered around bears.
Education
[edit]- Pines Elementary School
- Plymouth High School
- Pocosin Innovative Charter
- Washington County Middle School
- Washington County Early College High School
Notable people
[edit]- Aaron Anderson (1811–1886), sailor[14]
- Charles Bowser (born 1959), former NFL player[15]
- Don Brown (born 1960), author, attorney, former naval officer[16]
- Augustin Daly (1838–1899), Playwright, drama critic, theatrical owner and manager[17]
- Louis C. Latham (1840–1895), member of the United States House of Representatives
- Jacklyn H. Lucas (1928–2008), marine and Medal of Honor recipient[18]
- Lowes Moore (born 1957), basketball player[19]
- Rodney Purvis (born 1994), basketball player[20]
- Reddy Rowe (1887–1966), football and baseball player and coach
- J. B. Smoove (born 1965), actor and comedian[21]
- Frederick W. Wurster (1850–1917), Mayor of Brooklyn (1896–1897)
References
[edit]- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plymouth, North Carolina
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991-2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ Modlin
- ^ "New Page 2". Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved November 10, 2008.
- ^ "Plymouth State Normal School Historical Marker".
- ^ "Port O'Plymouth Civil War Museum". Archived from the original on February 15, 2008. Retrieved January 2, 2008.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Aaron Anderson". The Black Names Project. October 5, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "100 in 100: Washington County's Charles Bowser, member of Dolphins' 'Killer B's' | The North State Journal". nsjonline.com. July 27, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Robesonian, Michael Futch The (March 2, 2024). "Six running to fill vacancy in Congressional Dist. 8". Robesonian. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "AUGUSTIN DALY". ulib.niu.edu. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "The Incredible Story of Jack Lucas: The Youngest Medal of Honor Recipient in World War II". The National WWII Museum | New Orleans. February 17, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Proballers. "Lowes Moore, Basketball Player". Proballers. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "NBA Players: Rodney Purvis Profile and Basic Stats". www.landofbasketball.com. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ "JB SMOOVE: Last Comic Standing host - NBC.com". NBC (in Spanish). Retrieved April 6, 2024.
External links
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Geographic data related to Plymouth, North Carolina at OpenStreetMap- Town of Plymouth official website
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