Carteret County, North Carolina

Carteret County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2000, 59,383 people lived there. Its county seat is Beaufort. Most of the county is part of the Crystal Coast.

Government
Carteret County is part of the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments.

Connected Counties

 * Craven County (north)
 * Pamlico County (north)
 * Onslow County (west-southwest)
 * Jones County (west-northwest)

Cities and Towns
These cities and towns are in Carteret County:
 * Atlantic Beach
 * Beaufort
 * Bogue
 * Cape Carteret
 * Cedar Point
 * Emerald Isle
 * Indian Beach
 * Morehead City
 * Newport
 * Peletier
 * Pine Knoll Shores

Schools
The county has its own public school system called Carteret County Schools.

Other websites

 * Official website
 * Carteret County News-Times