Buxton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Buxton, North Carolina
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Location in Dare County and the state of North Carolina.
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 Buxton, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Buxton, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare |
| Named for | Ralph P. Buxton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.80 sq mi (22.78 km2) |
| • Land | 7.84 sq mi (20.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.95 sq mi (2.47 km2) |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,181 |
| • Density | 150.58/sq mi (58.14/km2) |
| ZIP code |
27920
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| FIPS code | 37-09400 |
Buxton is a small community located on Hatteras Island in North Carolina. It's part of the famous Outer Banks, a string of barrier islands. Buxton is the largest community on Hatteras Island. It has the most land area and the most people.
Buxton is home to the island's schools and main public buildings. North Carolina Highway 12 connects Buxton to other Outer Banks towns. These include Avon, Frisco, and Hatteras.
Buxton is best known for the Cape Hatteras Light, a tall lighthouse. It also has beautiful beaches nearby. The Cape Hatteras Anglers Club is also located here.
The people of Buxton are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Buxton is in District 4. This district also includes nearby towns like Avon and Hatteras. Besides the lighthouse, the SS Lancing shipwreck is also a special historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
People in Buxton
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| 2020 | 1,181 | — | |
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In 2020, about 1,181 people lived in Buxton. Most residents are White. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Fun and Recreation
Buxton is a great place for water sports! You can enjoy activities on both the Pamlico Sound side and the Atlantic Ocean side. The ocean here has some of the biggest waves on the East Coast. This is because two ocean currents meet nearby.
On the calmer sound side, you can try windsurfing, kayaking, kiteboarding, and swimming. These activities are easy to access and enjoy.
Schools in Buxton
Students in Buxton attend schools right in their community. The new Cape Hatteras Elementary School opened in 2001. Its sports teams are called the Tropical Storms.
Older students go to Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies. This school includes both middle school and high school grades. Its teams are known as the Hurricanes. The school was rebuilt in 2007. Both schools are part of the Dare County Schools district.
British Cemetery
Buxton has a special cemetery with a unique history. On May 21, 1942, a British sailor's body washed ashore. He was from the HMT Bedfordshire, a ship sunk by a German U-boat during World War II.
Another British sailor had been buried in Buxton the month before. He was from the sunken ship San Delfino. The sailor from the Bedfordshire was buried next to him. This created a small British Cemetery. It is officially called the Cape Hatteras Coast Guard Burial Ground.
Climate
Buxton has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. Winters are cool, and it rains throughout the year. In summer, a cool sea breeze often blows in the afternoon. However, it can get very hot and humid sometimes.
Buxton is located in an area that can be affected by hurricanes. The main hurricane season is from June to November. The most active time is usually in late August and September. In winter, it can get cold and windy. Snowfall is usually very light, less than 2 inches per year.
See also
In Spanish: Buxton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
