The Carolina split and the Growth of North Carolina

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   From 1691 to 1712, the division between North Carolina and South Carolina grew. During these years, each of them started to gain their own identity, which was based on their unique cultural makeup, economic opportunities, and religious affiliations. North Carolina was officially separated from South Carolina in 1712.

 

   North Carolina’s first town, Bath, was established in 1705 by French Huguenots from Virginia. In 1710, New Bern was established by a group of Swiss and German immigrants led by Baron Christoph von Graffenried from Bern, Switzerland. Edenton was established in 1715 and was originally known as the “Towne on Queen Anne’s Creek.” Beaufort, pronounced BO-fert, was officially established in 1722 when it was given status as a seaport for collecting customs duties. Before 1722, it was known as “Fish Town." Hertford was established in 1722 as Perquimans Court House. Brunswick Town was established along the Cape Fear River in 1726 by Englishmen who moved from Charleston, South Carolina. Wilmington was laid out in 1733 as New Carthage across from Brunswick Town.

 

   Maps are of Bath and Beaufort, NC in 1770.

 

Edited May 22 by Sully Cross