Blounts Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
Blounts Creek is a small community in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. It's an area where people live but it isn't officially a town or city. The community is named after a nearby creek. If you were to send mail here, the ZIP Code is 27814.
About Blounts Creek
Blounts Creek is located in eastern North Carolina. It's a quiet, rural area, meaning it has more open spaces and fewer big buildings than a city. The community is close to the water, which is often a big part of life in this region.
A Look Back in Time
People first started settling in Blounts Creek during the 1700s. Many of the early settlers were Scottish highlanders who traveled across the ocean to find new homes.
The area also saw some action during the Civil War in 1862 and 1863. This was a big war fought within the United States. Blounts Creek was part of what was known as the Washington Front during that time.
A special building in the community, the Ware Creek School, was recognized for its history in 1996. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important building worth preserving because of its past.
Schools in Blounts Creek
Students in Blounts Creek attend schools run by Beaufort County Schools. The local schools for younger students are S. W. Snowden School, which teaches children from kindergarten through eighth grade. For older students, the local high school is Southside High School.
