Hyde
The county was formed December 3, 1705, as Wickham Precinct, one of three precincts within Bath County. The name “Wickham” was derived from the manor of “Temple Wycombe” in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, the family home of John Archdale, Governor of North and South Carolina from 1695 to 1696. In 1712 it was renamed Hyde Precinct, for Edward Hyde, Governor of North Carolina from 1711 to 1712. In 1739 Bath County was abolished, and Hyde Precinct became Hyde County.
Various boundary adjustments followed. In 1745 Lake Mattamuskeet and its adjoining territory were transferred from Currituck County to Hyde County. In 1819 the part of Hyde County west of the Pungo River was annexed to Beaufort County. In 1823 the part of Currituck County south of New Inlet was annexed to Hyde County. In 1845 Ocracoke Island was transferred from Carteret County to Hyde County. In 1870 Hyde County was reduced to its present dimensions, when its northeastern part was combined with parts of Currituck County and Tyrrell County to form Dare County. Source Wikipedia
Hyde County Historical and Genealogical Society
7820 Piney Woods Rd.
Fairfield, NC 27826
Hyde County Courthouse
PO Box 188
County Courthouse
Swanquarter, NC 27885
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Cities and Towns of Hyde County:
Engelhard
Fairfield
Middletown
Ocracoke
Portsmouth
Scranton
Swanquarter (County Seat)
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One Dead After Fireworks Truck Explodes In North Carolina - AHN
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One Dead After Fireworks Truck Explodes In North Carolina
AHN Ocracoke, NC (AHN) - An 18-wheeler truck, loaded with fireworks for a Fourth of July show, exploded on Ocracoke Island in Hyde County North Carolina. … Fireworks Blast on NC Island Kills 1 Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 1, hurts 4 Deadly fireworks explosion dampens holiday |
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United Press International … Island in North Carolina Saturday, officials said. Hyde County sheriff's officials said the victims worked for Melrose Pyrotechnics of South Carolina, … |
Swimming advisory lifted in Hyde County, NC - The Virginian-Pilot
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Swimming advisory lifted in Hyde County, NC
The Virginian-Pilot A swimming advisory for a sound-side swimming area in Hyde County was lifted today. The advisory had been posted in an area of Swan Quarter … |
Jobless rates rise in three area counties - Washington Daily News
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Jobless rates rise in three area counties
Washington Daily News Unemployment rates rose from April to May in Beaufort, Washington and Martin counties, but decreased in Hyde County, according to the NC … |
Honduras showdown?…Fireworks explosion…High-rise fire - 9&10 News
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Honduras showdown?…Fireworks explosion…High-rise fire
9&10 News … on a North Carolina island. A Hyde County spokeswoman says those injured were working for a company setting up the annual Fourth of July display. … |
32 complete Rural Leadership Institute - Asheville Citizen-Times
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32 complete Rural Leadership Institute
Asheville Citizen-Times … committee for the Plymouth NC STEP program. Kris Noble is a grant technician for the Hyde County Office of Economic Development and Planning. … |
