Beaufort in Carteret County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Whale Fishery
Erected 1948 by North Carolina Archives, Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number C-21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 34° 43.198′ N, 76° 39.811′ W. Marker is in Beaufort, North Carolina, in Carteret County. Marker is on Turner Street, 0.1 miles south of Cedar Street (U.S. 70), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Beaufort NC 28516, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Salt Works (here, next to this marker); Cateret County Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Attack (a few steps from this marker); Carteret County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Confederate Heroes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Burying Ground (about 700 feet away); Beaufort (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beaufort.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2013, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.