Ocracoke in Hyde County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Teach's Hole

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 17, 2011

1. Teach's Hole Marker

Inscription. Favorite anchorage of Edward Teach, alias "Blackbeard.” Located in Pamlico Sound just off Springer's Point

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1718.

Location. 35° 7.007′ N, 75° 59.079′ W. Marker is in Ocracoke, North Carolina, in Hyde County. It is at the intersection of NPS Road and Water Plant Road, on the left when traveling north on NPS Road. Located at the Ocracoke Preservation Society. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke NC 27960, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Tidewater.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Blanche (here, next to this marker); Ocracoke’s Commercial Fishing Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Late 19th Century Cistern (a few steps from this marker); Ocracoke Windmills (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Ocracoke… (a few steps from this marker); Ship's Rudder (a few steps from this marker); USRC Mercury (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Robert Maynard (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocracoke.

More about this marker. Marker was moved 1 mile NW from its original location at 935 Irvin Garrish Hwy (GPS 35.10839, -75.97508).

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Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS). A non-profit, community-based organization, dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Ocracoke Island. (Submitted on September 12, 2024.)

Teach's Hole Marker (original location) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 17, 2011

2. Teach's Hole Marker (original location)

Teach's Hole Marker (relocated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 10, 2024

3. Teach's Hole Marker (relocated)

Ocracoke Preservation Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, September 10, 2024

4. Ocracoke Preservation Society

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,344 times since then and 140 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 18, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on September 12, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.