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Place	Description
Washington County	was formed in 1799 from Tyrrell County. Located in the E section of the state, it is bounded by Tyrrell, Hyde, Beaufort, Martin, and Bertie Counties and by Albemarle Sound. It was named for George Washington (1732-99). Area: 420 sq. mi. (336, land; 84, water). County seat: Plymouth, with an elevation of 21 ft. Townships are Lees Mills, Plymouth, Scuppernong, and Skinnersville. Produces tobacco, peanuts, corn, soybeans, wheat, Irish potatoes, wood products, seafood, hogs, livestock, lumber, and paper.
Washington County	now in Tennessee, was created from the District of Washington, which see, in 1777. North Carolina ceded its SW territory to the federal government in 1789.
Washington Creek	rises in N Jackson County and flows N into Soco Creek.
Washington Creek	rises in N Pender County and flows NE into Northeast Cape Fear River. First known as Hamilton Creek for Malatiah Hamilton, who laid out a town near its mouth about 1740; the town became South Washington, which see.
Washington Ferry	See Princeton.
Washington Forks	community in central Craven County.
Washington Heights	community in W Beaufort County adjacent to and NE of the city of Washington.
Washington Park	town in W Beaufort County. Inc. 1923. Adjoins the city of Washington on the e.
Washington Township	NW Beaufort County.
Washington Township	NE Guilford County. Named for George Washington.