Manteo in Dare County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
August 27, 2011
Photographed by Dave W, June 2, 2023
1. August 27, 2011 Marker
On this day, Hurricane Irene caused water from the Shallowbag Bay to rise to this level at this location.
For more information, contact:
National Weather Service Morehead City, NC
www.weather.gov/mhx
National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov
Town of Manteo
www.townofmanteo.com
High Water Mark
7 Feet 11 Inches above mean sea level
Erected by National weather Service Morehead City NC / National Hurricane Center / Town of Manteo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 2011.
Location. 35° 54.522′ N, 75° 40.135′ W. Marker is in Manteo, North Carolina, in Dare County. It is at the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Avenue and Fernando Street on Queen Elizabeth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Queen Elizabeth Ave, Manteo NC 27954, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain and on the Outer Banks. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manteo Weather Tower (here, next to this marker); Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (here, next to this marker); USLSS/USCG Station Pea Island Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Roanoke Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Dare County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); To Virginia Dare (about 500 feet away); The Roanoke Colonies (about 500 feet away); To Walter Raleigh's Colonists (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manteo.
Photographed by Dave W, June 2, 2023
2. August 27, 2011 Marker
Seen here on right attached to the Manteo Weather Tower.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
