Blounts Creek is a small unincorporated rural community in Beaufort County,

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, United States, situated near a creek with the same name. The ZIP Code for Blounts Creek is 27814.

History

Blounts Creek was settled in the 18th century, with many Scottish highlanders settling in the district. The area saw fighting during the

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as part of the Washington Front in 1862 and 1863. The Ware Creek School was listed on the

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in 1996.

Education

Beaufort County Schools is the local school district. The local schools are S. W. Snowden School ( K-8), and Southside High School. - Blounts Creek is between Aurora and Chocowinity.

References

External links

Blounts Creek Community website
Unincorporated communities in Beaufort County, North Carolina Unincorporated communities in North Carolina {{BeaufortCountyNC-geo-stub