Merrimon, North Carolina
Encyclopedia
Merrimon is an unincorporated community
in Carteret County, North Carolina
, United States
, about 20 miles (32.2 km) away from Beaufort
. It is home to the Jonaquins Landing and Sand Hills housing developments. There is a gas station and mini mart that has new ownership. The only access to the Merrimon area is by Merrimon Road.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Carteret County, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, about 20 miles (32.2 km) away from Beaufort
Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Established in 1709, it is the third-oldest town in North Carolina.The population was 4,189 at the 2008 census and it is the county seat of Carteret County...
. It is home to the Jonaquins Landing and Sand Hills housing developments. There is a gas station and mini mart that has new ownership. The only access to the Merrimon area is by Merrimon Road.