Country United States County Hyde Area 203.1 km² Population 324 (2010) Area code 252 | State North Carolina Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) Zip code 27885 Local time Saturday 9:58 PM | |
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Swan Quarter (sometimes named Swanquarter) is an Unincorporated community in and the county seat of Hyde County, North Carolina, United States.
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- Map of Swanquarter NC 27885 USA
- Geography
- Demographics
- History
- Transportation
- Wildlife and preservation
- References
Map of Swanquarter, NC 27885, USA
Geography
The latitude of Swan Quarter is 35.405N. The longitude is -76.331W. Elevation is 0 feet (0 m). Swanquarter is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. Swan Quarter is located on Swanquarter Bay, an inlet of Pamlico Sound.
Demographics
The population, at the time of the 2010 census, was 324.
History
In the 18th century, Samuel Swann settled along the Pamlico Sound near the head of Swan Bay. Swann's Quarter was the first name given to this settlement. Eventually shortened to Swan Quarter, it became the county seat in 1836.
The Hyde County Courthouse and Lake Mattamuskeet Pump Station, also known as Mattamuskeet Lodge, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Transportation
A 50-car ferry connects Swan Quarter in Hyde County on the mainland with Ocracoke Island, crossing Pamlico Sound in two and a half hours.
Wildlife and preservation
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge is located 9 miles (14 km) east of Swan Quarter, NC by U.S. Route 264 and North Carolina Highway 94 in Hyde County. It provides habitat for migratory waterfowl and other birds, for endangered species such as bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and American alligators. It also provides wildlife-related recreation and environmental education for the public on its 50,180 acres (203.1 km2) of land.