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Shackleford Banks

The history of Shackleford Banks is fascinating, marked by land acquisitions, early settlements, and a connection to the Shackleford family. Early Land Acquisition: In 1713, Virginia planter John Shackleford acquired several large tracts of land in Bath County, including Shackleford Banks. The area was initially known as “Sea Banks” and was part of Carteret County […]