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Discover Buxton in United States
Buxton in the region of North Carolina with its 1,273 habitants is a town located in United States - some 264 mi or ( 425 km ) South of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Buxton is now 10:42 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Washington, Avon, Bayboro, Edenton, and Elizabeth City. When in this area, you might want to check out Washington . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Buxton ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Pre-Hurricane Irene Interview with 62-year Cape Hatteras local
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Climbing Hatteras Lighthouse
On May 12, 2007, a family of three and their good friend attempted the climb of a lifetime...and they made it to the top...of Hatteras Lighthouse. ..
Outer Banks Kiteboarding with waterproof goPro headcam - Sept 2010
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Outer Banks of NC - 1987
A trip to the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Atlantic Beach fishing pier in the summer of 1987. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
WHDZ
WHDZ is a radio station rebroadcasting NOAA weather radio station KIG-99. Licensed to Buxton, North Carolina, USA, the station is currently owned by David Wilson.
Located at 35.26 -75.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
USS Atlanta (1861)
The Atlanta was a casemate ironclad that served in the Confederate and Union Navies during the American Civil War. She was converted from a Scottish-built blockade runner named Fingal by the Confederacy after she made one run to Savannah, Georgia. After several failed attempts to attack Union blockaders, the ship was captured by two Union monitors in 1863 when she ran aground. Atlanta was floated off, repaired, and rearmed, serving in the Union Navy for the rest of the war.
Located at 35.25 -75.52 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
SS Home
The SS Home was a steam packet ship built in 1836 and sunk in 1837 and commanded by Captain Carleton White. The Home was built for Mr. James B. Allaire, of New York City, a ship of 537 tons (487,158 kg), 220 feet (67 m) long and with a beam of 22 feet (7 m), propelled by two paddle-wheels mounted amidship. Like other ships of its day, the Home had masts, sails, and rigging as well.
Located at 35.25 -75.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Carroll A. Deering
Carroll A. Deering was a five-masted commercial schooner that was found run aground off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, in 1921. Its crew was mysteriously missing. The Deering is one of the most written-about maritime mysteries in history, with claims that it was a victim of the Bermuda Triangle, although the evidence points towards a mutiny or possibly piracy.
Located at 35.26 -75.49 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Frisco, North Carolina
Frisco is a small unincorporated community on the barrier island of Hatteras Island, between the villages of Buxton and Hatteras. It is located in Dare County, North Carolina, USA, and was previously named Trent, or Trent Woods, but received a new name with the coming of the post office in 1898. Most of the land is taken by houses available for rental during the summer months, and as such the community's population varies seasonally.
Located at 35.24 -75.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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