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Blackbeard, alias Edward
Teach, made Ocracoke Island his hideout and on November 22, 1718 was killed
in battle near Ocracoke Inlet.
Offshore of Springer’s Point, the area where the battle took place is still
called Teach's Hole. There is a legend that Ocracoke got its name
when Blackbeard, anxious for the battle to begin, cried: “ O Crow Cock,
O Crow Cock! “ pleading with the rooster on board to announce the
light of day. Ocracoke Island, part of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is located on the southern most part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Since there are no bridges to Ocracoke, it can only be reached by air or by water. 
There is a state owned and operated ferry at each end of the island.
The island is 15 miles long and the entire oceanfront remains in a natural
setting. The village of Ocracoke is at the southern end of the island.
The year round population of the village is approximately 750 residents
but is much higher during the summer tourist season.
In the past, fishing was the number one industry on Ocracoke, but that has been surpassed by the tourist trade. Ocracoke is a popular summer vacation spot for all ages. It offers unspoiled beaches, a rich history, and a chance to get away from it all. |
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