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'''Creswell''' is a town in [[Washington County, North Carolina|Washington County]], [[North Carolina]], [[United States]]. The population was 276 at the 2010 census.
'''Creswell''' is a town in [[Washington County, North Carolina]], United States. The population was 207 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Creswell is located at {{coord|35.870190|-76.393791|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (35.870190, -76.393791).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

The town is located in the North Carolina [[Inner Banks]] on the north-central portion of the [[Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula]], and along the western edge of the southern portions of the [[Scuppernong River (North Carolina)|Scuppernong River]].
The town is located in the North Carolina [[Inner Banks]] on the north-central portion of the [[Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula]], and along the western edge of the southern portions of the [[Scuppernong River (North Carolina)|Scuppernong River]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2}}, all of it land.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.4|sqmi|km2}}, all land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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[[Image:LakePhelps2.jpg|right|thumbnail|250px|A scenic view of Lake Phelps at nearby [[Pettigrew State Park]]]]
[[Image:LakePhelps2.jpg|thumb|A scenic view of Lake Phelps at nearby [[Pettigrew State Park]]]]
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 278 people, 118 households, and 86 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 666.0 people per square mile (255.6/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 141 housing units at an average density of 337.8 per square mile (129.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 50.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 39.93% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.36% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.80% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 4.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.83% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 278 people, 118 households, and 86 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|666.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 141 housing units at an average density of {{convert|337.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 50.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 39.93% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.36% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.80% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 4.68% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 6.83% of the population.


There were 118 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 27.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.77.
There were 118 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 27.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.77.


In the town, the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $20,833, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $16,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $11,769. About 18.3% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 41.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.3% of those sixty five or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $20,833, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $16,500 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $11,769. About 18.3% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 41.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.3% of those 65 or over.


==History==
==History==
Creswell was incorporated in 1874, and named for [[John Angel James Creswell]],<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA96#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=96}}</ref> the [[United States Postmaster General]] at that time. The structures in downtown Creswell are some of North Carolina's best remaining examples of downtown architecture from the late 19th century.
Creswell was incorporated in 1874, and named for [[John Angel James Creswell]],<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ/page/n95 96]}}</ref> the [[United States Postmaster General]] at that time. The structures in downtown Creswell are some of North Carolina's best remaining examples of downtown architecture from the late 19th century.


The [[Belgrade and St. David's Church]], [[Creswell Historic District]], [[Davenport House (Creswell, North Carolina)|Davenport House]], and [[Somerset Place|Somerset Place State Historic Site]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Belgrade and St. David's Church]], [[Creswell Historic District]], [[Davenport House (Creswell, North Carolina)|Davenport House]], and [[Somerset Place|Somerset Place State Historic Site]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref>{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==

===Highways and Roads===
===Highways and roads===
The town can be accessed from the east or west by [[U.S. Route 64|U.S. Highway 64]], and from the north or south by [[North Carolina Highway 94]].
The town can be accessed from the east or west by [[U.S. Route 64 in North Carolina|U.S. Highway 64]], and from the north or south by [[North Carolina Highway 94]].


Creswell is within {{convert|300|mi|km|-1}} of these destinations:
Creswell is within {{convert|300|mi|km|-1}} of these destinations:
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* {{convert|9|mi|km|0}} - [[Columbia, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|9|mi|km|0}} - [[Columbia, North Carolina|Columbia]]
* {{convert|21|mi|km|0}} - [[Edenton, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|21|mi|km|0}} - [[Edenton, North Carolina|Edenton]]
* {{convert|23|mi|km|0}} - [[Plymouth, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|23|mi|km|0}} - [[Plymouth, North Carolina|Plymouth]]
* {{convert|44|mi|km|0}} - [[Williamston, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|44|mi|km|0}} - [[Williamston, North Carolina|Williamston]]
* {{convert|45|mi|km|0}} - [[Elizabeth City, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|45|mi|km|0}} - [[Elizabeth City, North Carolina|Elizabeth City]]
* {{convert|46|mi|km|0}} - [[Manteo, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|46|mi|km|0}} - [[Manteo, North Carolina|Manteo]]
* {{convert|54|mi|km|0}} - [[Nags Head, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|54|mi|km|0}} - [[Nags Head, North Carolina|Nags Head]]
* {{convert|55|mi|km|0}} - [[Washington, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|55|mi|km|0}} - [[Washington, North Carolina|Washington]]
* {{convert|69|mi|km|0}} - [[Greenville, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|69|mi|km|0}} - [[Greenville, North Carolina|Greenville]]
* {{convert|83|mi|km|0}} - [[Norfolk, Virginia]]
* {{convert|83|mi|km|0}} - [[Norfolk, Virginia]]
* {{convert|93|mi|km|0}} - [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]]
* {{convert|93|mi|km|0}} - [[Virginia Beach, Virginia]]
* {{convert|139|mi|km|0}} - [[Raleigh, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|139|mi|km|0}} - [[Raleigh, North Carolina|Raleigh]]
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* {{convert|148|mi|km|0}} - [[Richmond, Virginia]]
* {{convert|148|mi|km|0}} - [[Richmond, Virginia]]
* {{convert|154|mi|km|0}} - [[Durham, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|154|mi|km|0}} - [[Durham, North Carolina|Durham]]
* {{convert|170|mi|km|-1}} - [[Wilmington, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|170|mi|km|-1}} - [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]]
* {{convert|207|mi|km|0}} - [[Greensboro, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|207|mi|km|0}} - [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]]
* {{convert|234|mi|km|0}} - [[Winston-Salem, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|234|mi|km|0}} - [[Winston-Salem, North Carolina|Winston-Salem]]
* {{convert|241|mi|km|0}} - [[Myrtle Beach, South Carolina]]
* {{convert|241|mi|km|0}} - [[Myrtle Beach, South Carolina]]
* {{convert|253|mi|km|0}} - [[Washington, DC]]
* {{convert|253|mi|km|0}} - [[Washington, D.C.]]
* {{convert|260|mi|km|-1}} - [[Roanoke, Virginia]]
* {{convert|260|mi|km|-1}} - [[Roanoke, Virginia]]
* {{convert|266|mi|km|0}} - [[Dover, Delaware]]
* {{convert|266|mi|km|0}} - [[Dover, Delaware]]
* {{convert|280|mi|km|-1}} - [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]
* {{convert|280|mi|km|-1}} - [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]]
* {{convert|290|mi|km|-1}} - [[Baltimore, Maryland]]
* {{convert|290|mi|km|-1}} - [[Baltimore]], Maryland
* {{convert|294|mi|km|0}} - [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]]
* {{convert|294|mi|km|0}} - [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]]
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Air travel is best served through the [[Norfolk International Airport]] (ORF) in Norfolk, Virginia or the [[Pitt-Greenville Airport]] (PGV) in Greenville, North Carolina
Air travel is best served through the [[Norfolk International Airport]] (ORF) in Norfolk, Virginia or the [[Pitt-Greenville Airport]] (PGV) in Greenville, North Carolina



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[[Image:CreswellTownHall.jpg|right|thumbnail|250px|Town Hall - Creswell, NC]]


==Politics==
==Politics==
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[[Image:CreswellTownHall.jpg|thumb|Town Hall - Creswell, North Carolina]]
===Town Government===
===Town government===
The Mayor of Creswell is Ray Blount.
The Mayor of Creswell is Alfredia Williams.


Elected members to the Town Council:
Elected members to the Town Board of Commissioners:
* Thomas Patrick
* Syble J. Spruill
* Ron Ambrose
* Gerald Woodley
* Brenda Logan
* Ann Cheryl Swain
* J.D Melton
* Joel Harris


===State Government===
===State government===
Creswell is served in the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] by State Senator [[Stan White (politician)|Stan White]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]) and State Representative [[Timothy L. Spear|Tim Spear]] (Democrat).
Creswell is served in the [[North Carolina General Assembly]] by State Senator [[Norman W. Sanderson|Norman Sanderson]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]) and State Representative [[Ed Goodwin]] (Republican).


===Federal Government===
===Federal government===
The town is also served in the [[United States Congress]] by U.S. Senator [[Richard Burr]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]), U.S. Senator [[Kay Hagan]] (Democrat) and U.S. Representative [[G.K. Butterfield]] (Democrat).
The town is also served in the [[United States Congress]] by U.S. Senator [[Thom Tillis]] (Republican), U.S. Senator [[Ted Budd]] (Republican) and U.S. Representative [[Don Davis (North Carolina politician)|Don Davis]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]).


===Recent Issues===
===Recent issues===
The Town of Creswell is aligned with a group called North Carolinians Opposed to the Outlying Landing Field. This group opposes a [[United States Navy]] proposal to construct an [[Proposed Outlying Landing Field|outlying landing field]] near the [[Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge]] in [[Washington County, North Carolina]].
The Town of Creswell is aligned with a group called North Carolinians Opposed to the Outlying Landing Field. This group opposes a [[United States Navy]] proposal to construct an [[Proposed Outlying Landing Field|outlying landing field]] near the [[Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge]] in [[Washington County, North Carolina|Washington County]].


[[Image:SomersetPlace.jpg|right|thumbnail|250px|Somerset Place - Creswell, NC]]
[[Image:SomersetPlace.jpg|thumb|Somerset Place - Creswell, North Carolina]]


==Attractions==
==Attractions==
* Gravesite of [[J. Johnston Pettigrew]] - famous Civil War general that lived in the area.
* Gravesite of [[J. Johnston Pettigrew]] - famous [[American Civil War|Civil War]] general who lived in the area
* [[Somerset Place]] - former plantation home that now operates as a state historic site
* [[Somerset Place]] - former plantation home that now operates as a state historic site
* [[Pettigrew State Park]]
* [[Pettigrew State Park]]
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* [[Albemarle Sound]]
* [[Albemarle Sound]]
* [[Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge]]
* [[Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge]]
* [[Davenport Homestead]]
* Davenport Homestead


The town symbol, an artesian well hand-pump, can be found on Main Street in heart of downtown.
The town symbol, an artesian well hand-pump, can be found on Main Street in heart of downtown.
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Ebenezer Pettigrew]] - US House of Representatives to the 24th Congress
* [[Ebenezer Pettigrew]] - US House of Representatives to the 24th Congress
* [[Elmo Langley]] - race car driver and owner, [[NASCAR]] pace car driver
* [[Elmo Langley]] - race car driver and owner, [[NASCAR]] pace car driver<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 1996 |title=Elmo Langley dead at 68 |url=https://us.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/elmo-langley-dead-at-68/1675346/ |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=us.motorsport.com |language=en}}</ref>
* [[J. Johnston Pettigrew]] - Confederate General, Author and Representative to the South Carolina Legislature
* [[J. Johnston Pettigrew]] - Confederate general, author and representative to the South Carolina legislature


==Education==
==Education==
*Creswell Elementary School
*Creswell Elementary School
*[[Creswell High School (North Carolina)|Creswell High School]]
*[[Creswell High School (North Carolina)|Creswell High School]]
*Pocosin Innovative Charter


==Media==
==Media==

===Newspaper===
===Newspaper===
Creswell is served by the weekly [[Roanoke Beacon]] newspaper from [[Plymouth, NC]], and the daily [[Washington Daily News]] from [[Washington, NC]].
Creswell is served by the weekly ''Roanoke Beacon'' newspaper from [[Plymouth, North Carolina]], and the daily ''[[Washington Daily News]]'' from [[Washington, North Carolina]].


===Television===
===Television===
Creswell is part of the [[Greenville, NC|Greenville]]-[[Washington, NC|Washington]]-[[New Bern, NC|New Bern]]-[[Morehead City, NC|Morehead City]] [[designated market area|market]], which is the 107th largest in 2006, according to [[Nielsen Media Research]]. Broadcast television stations serving the market include:
Creswell is part of the [[Greenville, North Carolina|Greenville]]–[[Washington, North Carolina|Washington]]–[[New Bern, North Carolina|New Bern]]–[[Morehead City, North Carolina|Morehead City]] [[designated market area|market]], which is the 107th largest in 2006, according to [[Nielsen Media Research]]. Broadcast television stations serving the market include:


* [[WUND-TV]] the (2) Columbia [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] affiliate, (part of the UNC-TV Network)
* [[WUND-TV]] the (2) Columbia [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] affiliate, (part of the UNC-TV Network)
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Towns in North Carolina]]
[[Category:Towns in North Carolina]]

Latest revision as of 04:41, 22 September 2024

Creswell, North Carolina
Town
Downtown Creswell
Downtown Creswell
Location of Creswell, North Carolina
Location of Creswell, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°52′13″N 76°23′38″W / 35.87028°N 76.39389°W / 35.87028; -76.39389
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountyWashington
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
 • Land0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
207
 • Density365.72/sq mi (141.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
27928
Area code252
FIPS code37-15420[3]
GNIS feature ID2406336[2]

Creswell is a town in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 207 at the 2020 census.

Geography

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The town is located in the North Carolina Inner Banks on the north-central portion of the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula, and along the western edge of the southern portions of the Scuppernong River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880145—
189020239.3%
190022410.9%
191032946.9%
192039319.5%
1930350−10.9%
194045931.1%
1950425−7.4%
1960402−5.4%
197063357.5%
1980426−32.7%
1990361−15.3%
2000278−23.0%
2010276−0.7%
2020207−25.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
A scenic view of Lake Phelps at nearby Pettigrew State Park

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 278 people, 118 households, and 86 families residing in the town. The population density was 666.0 inhabitants per square mile (257.1/km2). There were 141 housing units at an average density of 337.8 per square mile (130.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 50.00% White, 39.93% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 1.80% Pacific Islander, 4.68% from other races, and 2.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.83% of the population.

There were 118 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 27.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,833, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $16,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,769. About 18.3% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.3% of those 65 or over.

History

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Creswell was incorporated in 1874, and named for John Angel James Creswell,[5] the United States Postmaster General at that time. The structures in downtown Creswell are some of North Carolina's best remaining examples of downtown architecture from the late 19th century.

The Belgrade and St. David's Church, Creswell Historic District, Davenport House, and Somerset Place State Historic Site are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]

Transportation

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Highways and roads

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The town can be accessed from the east or west by U.S. Highway 64, and from the north or south by North Carolina Highway 94.

Creswell is within 300 miles (480 km) of these destinations:

Airports

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Air travel is best served through the Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, Virginia or the Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) in Greenville, North Carolina


Politics

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Town Hall - Creswell, North Carolina

Town government

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The Mayor of Creswell is Alfredia Williams.

Elected members to the Town Board of Commissioners:

  • Thomas Patrick
  • Ron Ambrose
  • Brenda Logan
  • Joel Harris

State government

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Creswell is served in the North Carolina General Assembly by State Senator Norman Sanderson (Republican) and State Representative Ed Goodwin (Republican).

Federal government

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The town is also served in the United States Congress by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (Republican), U.S. Senator Ted Budd (Republican) and U.S. Representative Don Davis (Democrat).

Recent issues

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The Town of Creswell is aligned with a group called North Carolinians Opposed to the Outlying Landing Field. This group opposes a United States Navy proposal to construct an outlying landing field near the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Washington County.

Somerset Place - Creswell, North Carolina

Attractions

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The town symbol, an artesian well hand-pump, can be found on Main Street in heart of downtown.

Notable people

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Education

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Media

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Newspaper

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Creswell is served by the weekly Roanoke Beacon newspaper from Plymouth, North Carolina, and the daily Washington Daily News from Washington, North Carolina.

Television

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Creswell is part of the Greenville–Washington–New Bern–Morehead City market, which is the 107th largest in 2006, according to Nielsen Media Research. Broadcast television stations serving the market include:

  • WUND-TV the (2) Columbia PBS affiliate, (part of the UNC-TV Network)
  • WITN-TV the (7) Washington/Greenville/New Bern NBC affiliate
  • WFXI-TV the (8) Morehead City Fox affiliate
  • WNCT-TV the (9) Greenville CBS affiliate
  • WCTI-TV the (12) New Bern ABC affiliate

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Creswell, North Carolina
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  5. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 96.
  6. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  7. ^ "Elmo Langley dead at 68". us.motorsport.com. May 8, 1996. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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