PAMLICO SOUND
This large lagoon was named by early explorers after the Pamouik, a Native American tribe that lived throughout the shores.
The term "sound" refers to a saltwater lagoon.
ORIENTAL
Originally known as the town of Smith's Creek, Oriental was named after a Union ship that ran aground near Bodie Island in 1862, during the Civil War.
When a post office was established there in 1886, the postmaster's wife felt that a new name was in order. Out beachcombing along the Outer Banks she found the name plate from the wrecked ship and thought it would make a great name for the town.
--RoadOriental
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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