56-815: [REDACTED] Look up Elizabeth , Alžbeta , Elisabeth , Elizabeta , Élisabeth , or Eliška in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Elizabeth or Elisabeth may refer to: People [ edit ] Elizabeth (given name) , a female given name (including people with that name) Empress Elisabeth (disambiguation) , lists various empresses named Elisabeth or Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth (disambiguation) , lists various princesses named Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth (disambiguation) , lists various queens named Elizabeth Saint Elizabeth (disambiguation) , lists various saints named Elizabeth or Elisabeth Elizabeth (biblical figure) , mother of John
112-670: A 1987 Indian Ocean tropical cyclone Tropical Storm Elizabetha , a 1992 Indian Ocean tropical cyclone Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Elizabeth . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elizabeth&oldid=1253778749 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Place name disambiguation pages Ship disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
168-670: A 1987 Indian Ocean tropical cyclone Tropical Storm Elizabetha , a 1992 Indian Ocean tropical cyclone Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Elizabeth . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Elizabeth&oldid=1253778749 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Place name disambiguation pages Ship disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
224-688: A component of the United States Department of Homeland Security , the base, along with a host of defense contractors anchored by DRS Technologies , provide a host of local jobs and maintains an influx of Coast Guard and industry employees from all around the country. The USCG Air Station and the Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) in Elizabeth City were featured in numerous scenes of the 2006 Disney movie The Guardian , standing in for Kodiak, Alaska . Elizabeth City
280-457: A female given name (including people with that name) Empress Elisabeth (disambiguation) , lists various empresses named Elisabeth or Elizabeth Princess Elizabeth (disambiguation) , lists various princesses named Elizabeth Queen Elizabeth (disambiguation) , lists various queens named Elizabeth Saint Elizabeth (disambiguation) , lists various saints named Elizabeth or Elisabeth Elizabeth (biblical figure) , mother of John
336-471: A female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 19, 12.1% from 20 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
392-549: A major thoroughfare, is named. During the same era, nine-ball legend Luther Lassiter was born in Elizabeth City, and developed much of his skill at pool in the City Billiards pool hall. Elizabeth City was the 1929 birthplace of the American Moth Boat , a class of recreational sailboats invented by Dr. Joel Van Sant. The city hosts a Moth Boat Regatta annually in late February. The Moth Boat features prominently on
448-855: A metro station in Brussels "Elizabeth", a poem by Edgar Allan Poe Elizabeth ( BioShock ) , a fictional character in BioShock See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "Elizabeth" or "Elisabeth" on Misplaced Pages. All pages with titles containing Elizabeth All pages with titles beginning with Elizabeth All pages with titles containing Elisabeth All pages with titles beginning with Elisabeth Elisaveta (disambiguation) Elizabeth I (disambiguation) Elizabeth II (disambiguation) Elizabeth Cup (disambiguation) Elizabeth Stakes (disambiguation) Elizaveta (disambiguation) Jelisaveta (disambiguation) Tropical Storm Elizabeta ,
504-750: A metro station in Brussels "Elizabeth", a poem by Edgar Allan Poe Elizabeth ( BioShock ) , a fictional character in BioShock See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "Elizabeth" or "Elisabeth" on Misplaced Pages. All pages with titles containing Elizabeth All pages with titles beginning with Elizabeth All pages with titles containing Elisabeth All pages with titles beginning with Elisabeth Elisaveta (disambiguation) Elizabeth I (disambiguation) Elizabeth II (disambiguation) Elizabeth Cup (disambiguation) Elizabeth Stakes (disambiguation) Elizaveta (disambiguation) Jelisaveta (disambiguation) Tropical Storm Elizabeta ,
560-520: A narrowed bend of the Pasquotank River . Founded in 1794, Elizabeth City prospered early on from the Dismal Swamp Canal as a mercantile city. Later it developed industry and other commercial focus. While Elizabeth City still retains extensive waterfront property, it is linked to neighboring counties and cities by contemporary highways and bridges to support other transportation. It hosts one of
616-677: A premier hub of the aviation industry , the airpark hopes to attract major tenants as well as the Aviation Science programs of Elizabeth City State University and related programs by the College of the Albemarle . Elizabeth City is home to the Museum of the Albemarle , the northeastern regional branch of the North Carolina Museum of History . The museum occupies a prominent location adjacent to
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#1732837809495672-870: A repeater transmitter of UNC-TV licensed to broadcast from Edenton, North Carolina , and WSKY (independent) transmitting from Camden . The only station based in Elizabeth City is W18BB-D , broadcasting from a tower on the Elizabeth City State University campus. All public education is overseen by the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County School Board of Education under the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School system (ECPPS) which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, one Early College program, one alternative high school and one public charter STEM school Elizabeth City
728-502: A simply detailed six-story shaft; and a one-story capital, which displays an abundance of decoration. Today it serves as an elderly apartment complex. Elizabeth City has been the birthplace of a few government officials in its history. Judge John Warren Davis , a justice of the Federal Court of Appeals, was born in Elizabeth City, as was John C. B. Ehringhaus , governor of North Carolina from 1933 to 1937 and for whom Ehringhaus Street,
784-510: A thriving deep-water port and powerful regional economic center. It was based on such industries as lumbering , shipbuilding , grain export, and fish and oyster processing; it rivaled other ports such as Norfolk, Virginia , and Baltimore, Maryland . But the establishment in 1881 of the Elizabeth City and Norfolk Railroad, later renamed the Norfolk Southern Railway , encouraged a shift of industries from waterfront in Elizabeth City to
840-492: A total of 3.5 inches (89 mm) of snow annually. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 18,631 people, 6,526 households, and 3,839 families residing in the city. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 18,683 people, 7,487 households, and 4,689 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,607.0 inhabitants per square mile (620.5/km ). There were 8,167 housing units at an average density of 702.24 per square mile (271.14/km ). The racial makeup of
896-543: Is also home to one of the United States' few airship factories. Many of the nation's commercial blimps are made and serviced here. The current airship facilities evolved from what had previously been Naval Air Station Weeksville , operational from 1941 to 1957. NAS Weeksville's LTA craft played a vital role in German U-boat spotting during World War II, helping to minimize losses to East Coast shipping . NAS Weeksville
952-424: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Elizabeth [REDACTED] Look up Elizabeth , Alžbeta , Elisabeth , Elizabeta , Élisabeth , or Eliška in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Elizabeth or Elisabeth may refer to: People [ edit ] Elizabeth (given name) ,
1008-545: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Elizabeth City, North Carolina Elizabeth City is a city in Pasquotank county, United States. As of the 2020 census , it had a population of 18,629. Elizabeth City is the county seat and most populous city of Pasquotank County. It is the cultural, economic and educational hub of the sixteen-county Historic Albemarle region of northeastern North Carolina. Elizabeth City
1064-417: Is home to one private and two public institutions of higher education. Elizabeth City State University , the smallest constituent member of the 16-campus University of North Carolina System, is a historically African-American institution, enrolling 2,930 students as of fall 2011 on a compact 200-acre (0.81 km ) campus along the city's southern edge. Founded as a normal school in 1891, it now serves
1120-515: Is land and 0.62 square miles (1.6 km ), or 5.09%, is water. Located in the " Inner Banks " region of North Carolina, Elizabeth City is largely flat and marshy with an elevation of only 12 feet (3.7 m) above sea level. The city's semi-coastal geography has played an important role in its history—Elizabeth City once hosted thriving oyster and timber industries. Elizabeth City has a humid subtropical climate , experiencing only modest seasonal variation in temperature and precipitation. Because it
1176-418: Is one of the largest United States Coast Guard Air Stations in the nation at over 800 acres, and is home to six commands - Air Station Elizabeth City, Aviation Logistics Center, Aviation Technical Training Center, Base Elizabeth City, C-27J Asset Project Office (APO), and Small Boat Station Elizabeth City - as well as the off-base National Strike Force Coordination Center located in northern Elizabeth City. As
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#17328378094951232-633: Is relatively close to the Albemarle Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, the temperature variations in the area are somewhat softened. On average, Elizabeth City has its highest temperature and accumulation of precipitation in July. Elizabeth City commonly experiences thunderstorms during the summer months and has endured many tropical storms and hurricanes due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. This city experiences very little snowfall, however, receiving on average
1288-483: Is sponsored by River City Community Development Corporation and celebrates the freeing of African Slaves in America. It has evolved into a multi-racial, multi-cultural celebration of American Freedom. The festival features vendors and informational booths, speakers, entertainment, and good food. The Daily Advance has served as Elizabeth City's sole daily newspaper since its founding by Herbert Peele in 1911. In mid-2009,
1344-508: Is the center of the Elizabeth City Micropolitan Statistical Area , with a population of 64,094 as of 2010 . It is part of the larger Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC Combined Statistical Area . The city is the economic center of the region, as well as home to many historic sites and cultural traditions. Marketed as the "Harbor of Hospitality", Elizabeth City has had a long history of shipping due to its location at
1400-574: The National Register of Historic Places . They are protected to encourage heritage tourism that stresses the city's unique qualities. Elizabeth City is located alongside the Pasquotank River , which connects to Albemarle Sound . Directly across the river lies Camden County . According to the United States Census Bureau , Elizabeth City has a total area of 12.2 square miles (31.7 km ), of which 11.6 square miles (30.1 km )
1456-487: The poverty line , including 42.5% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over. Elizabeth City serves as the county seat of Pasquotank County. The city has a council–manager style of government. The city council is composed of eight council members and the city manager, elected by the council members. The city manager serves a largely executive function, overseeing the city's administrative departments, appointing department heads and city employees, and informing
1512-683: The 1998 film Places [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] City of Elizabeth Elizabeth, South Australia Elizabeth Reef , a coral reef in the Tasman Sea Bahamas [ edit ] Elizabeth (Bahamas Parliament constituency) United States [ edit ] Elizabeth, Arkansas Elizabeth, Colorado Elizabeth, Georgia Elizabeth, Illinois Elizabeth, Indiana Hopkinsville, Kentucky , originally known as Elizabeth Elizabeth, Louisiana Elizabeth Islands , Massachusetts Elizabeth, Minnesota Elizabeth, New Jersey , largest city with
1568-622: The 1998 film Places [ edit ] Australia [ edit ] City of Elizabeth Elizabeth, South Australia Elizabeth Reef , a coral reef in the Tasman Sea Bahamas [ edit ] Elizabeth (Bahamas Parliament constituency) United States [ edit ] Elizabeth, Arkansas Elizabeth, Colorado Elizabeth, Georgia Elizabeth, Illinois Elizabeth, Indiana Hopkinsville, Kentucky , originally known as Elizabeth Elizabeth, Louisiana Elizabeth Islands , Massachusetts Elizabeth, Minnesota Elizabeth, New Jersey , largest city with
1624-635: The Baptist Film and television [ edit ] Elizabeth R , 1971 Elizabeth (TV series) , 1980 Elizabeth (film) , 1998 Elizabeth: The Golden Age , 2007 Music [ edit ] Elisabeth (Elisabeth Andreassen album) Elisabeth (Zach Bryan album) Elizabeth (band) , an American psychedelic rock/progressive rock band active from 1967 to 1970 Elizabeth (Lisa album) Elizabeth , an album by Killah Priest "Elizabeth" (Ghost song) "Elizabeth" (The Statler Brothers song) Elizabeth (soundtrack) , to
1680-580: The Baptist Film and television [ edit ] Elizabeth R , 1971 Elizabeth (TV series) , 1980 Elizabeth (film) , 1998 Elizabeth: The Golden Age , 2007 Music [ edit ] Elisabeth (Elisabeth Andreassen album) Elisabeth (Zach Bryan album) Elizabeth (band) , an American psychedelic rock/progressive rock band active from 1967 to 1970 Elizabeth (Lisa album) Elizabeth , an album by Killah Priest "Elizabeth" (Ghost song) "Elizabeth" (The Statler Brothers song) Elizabeth (soundtrack) , to
1736-548: The British Royal Navy HMS Elizabeth , several ships Elizabeth (freighter), an American freighter that was wrecked off New York harbor in 1850; see Margaret Fuller § Death Other uses [ edit ] Elisabeth (musical) , a 1992 Viennese German-language musical written by Michael Kunze and composed by Sylvester Levay, about the life of Elisabeth of Bavaria Elisabeth (Antwerp premetro station) Elisabeth metro station , (a part of)
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1792-473: The British Royal Navy HMS Elizabeth , several ships Elizabeth (freighter), an American freighter that was wrecked off New York harbor in 1850; see Margaret Fuller § Death Other uses [ edit ] Elisabeth (musical) , a 1992 Viennese German-language musical written by Michael Kunze and composed by Sylvester Levay, about the life of Elisabeth of Bavaria Elisabeth (Antwerp premetro station) Elisabeth metro station , (a part of)
1848-640: The Daily Advance was bought by Cooke Communications. The Independent was a weekly newspaper serving Elizabeth City and the surrounding Albemarle area from 1908 to 1939. The Independent was published by William Oscar "W.O." Saunders (1884-1940). Elizabeth City is part of the Hampton Roads television market. The majority of the stations received in the area come from southeastern Virginia , including WTKR (CBS), WAVY (NBC), WVEC (ABC), WVBT (FOX), and WHRO (PBS). The only exceptions are WUND (PBS),
1904-486: The Dismal Swamp Canal; it was integral to the success of Elizabeth City's commerce. The North Carolina Assembly incorporated the town as "Redding", renaming it in 1794 as "Elizabethtown". Due to resulting confusion with another town of the same name, in 1801, the city was renamed as "Elizabeth City". The name "Elizabeth" has been attributed to Elizabeth "Betsy" Tooley, a local tavern proprietress who donated much of
1960-550: The Elizabeth City Shipyard is still in operation. For two years, 1950 and 1951, Elizabeth City was home to a professional minor league baseball team. The Elizabeth City Albemarles played in the Class D level Virginia League . Previously, the town had fielded a team for several seasons in the semipro Albemarle League. The conclusion of the war led to a levelled economy. Industry restructuring here and in other areas changed
2016-483: The Elizabeth City Shipyard supported the war effort with much of its production: thirty 111-foot SC-class submarine chasers , four YT-class yard tugboats , and six 104-foot QS-class quick supply boats. The Elizabeth City Shipyard built the most subchasers for the war effort (30 out of 438 total nationally), and set the record construction time for the SC-class, with SC-740 laid down in only thirty days. As of June 2013,
2072-677: The Lowery-Chesson Building. Once home to the Chesson Department Store on the ground floor and a turn-of-the-century opera house on the second and third floors, the once-dilapidated building undertook a $ 3.4 million renovation, and "The Center" became AOA's permanent home in 2005. The three-story building houses three art galleries, the state-of-the-art McGuire Theater for the performing arts, and multiple conference and meeting rooms. The Center has been an economic driver for downtown Elizabeth City since its opening. Among these are
2128-403: The city was 54.00% African American , 39.50% White , 0.40% Native American , 1.20% Asian , 0.10% Pacific Islander , 0.62% from other races , and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.00% of the population. There were 6,577 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 22.6% had
2184-731: The city's seal. Elizabeth City hosts the North Carolina Potato Festival , an annual celebration of the potato , one of the region's most important crops. The festival has steadily become one of the most popular draws in northeastern North Carolina, and is usually held in mid-May in downtown Elizabeth City. This annual Christmastime fair is sponsored by the Albemarle Craftsman's Guild and features artisans, many of whom wear period costumes, selling and demonstrating traditional crafts. Crafts include quilting and fiber arts, pottery, jewelry and woodwork. This annual celebration
2240-432: The city's waterfront and contains many permanent and revolving exhibits on the history and culture of the historic Albemarle region. The history of European colonization dates back to 1668, making the Albemarle the country's oldest colonial inhabited area, second only to Jamestown and adjacent settlements in neighboring Virginia. Downtown Elizabeth City is also home to Arts of the Albemarle, a regional arts council located in
2296-618: The city. Further bolstering Elizabeth City's financial success, the US customs house was relocated in 1827 from Camden County to Elizabeth City. From 1829 to 1832, Elizabeth City's tolls tripled for commercial shipping. During the American Civil War , the Confederate States had a small fleet stationed at Elizabeth City. After the Battle of Roanoke Island , Union forces sent a fleet to take
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2352-463: The city. A small skirmish resulted in a Union victory. Elizabeth City was under Union control for the remainder of the war, as was most of coastal North Carolina. Confederate irregulars engaged in guerrilla warfare with Union forces in the area for the remainder of the war. Meanwhile, overland travel slowly improved, enabling greater trade between neighboring counties. The ferry continued to provide transport between Elizabeth City and Camden County. But
2408-547: The completion of competing canals and railroads around Elizabeth City meant that neighboring cities began to draw off some of the traffic. The Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad , completed in the 1830s, allowed for goods to be transported from the Roanoke River directly to Weldon . The Albemarle–Chesapeake Canal, completed in 1859, created a deeper channel for merchants shipping goods from the eastern Albemarle Sound to Norfolk. Such new opportunities established Elizabeth City as
2464-661: The economy. Since the late 20th century, the service, government, and agriculture sectors have become dominant in the current economy. Starting in the late 1990s, revival efforts in tourism and civic revitalization centered on downtown and the city's five historic districts have led to increasing economic stability. The Elizabeth City Historic District , Elizabeth City State Teachers College Historic District , Elizabeth City Water Plant , Episcopal Cemetery , Norfolk Southern Passenger Station , Northside Historic District , Old Brick House , Riverside Historic District , and Shepard Street-South Road Street Historic District are listed on
2520-558: The growing cities of North Carolina's Upper Coastal Plain and Piedmont . The declaration of World War II reinvigorated Elizabeth City's industries, particularly in shipbuilding, textiles, and aeronautics. Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City was established in 1940 and Navy Air Station Weeksville in 1941 to provide valuable surveillance by seaplane and dirigible of German U-boats that were targeting American merchant shipping in East Coast waters. Additionally from 1942 to 1944,
2576-529: The land for the new town. With improvements to the Dismal Swamp Canal, commerce flourished and Elizabeth City became a financial center of trade and commercially successful in the early 19th century. In 1826, the federal government purchased 600 stocks in the canal and, in 1829, additional funds for improvements were raised by the Norfolk lottery. With these funds, the Dismal Swamp Canal was widened and deepened, allowing for larger boats to ship their goods to and from
2632-493: The largest United States Coast Guard bases in the nation. Located at the narrows of the Pasquotank River, colonists used the area that developed as Elizabeth City as a trading site. As early as the mid 18th century, they established inspection stations and ferries. With the addition of minor roads, a schoolhouse, and soon a church, a small community developed at these narrows. In 1793, businessmen supported construction of
2688-684: The month; the meetings are rebroadcast on a public service channel. Elizabeth City has an office for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina , headed by Terrence W. Boyle as the resident judge. This court presides over cases in the northern region of this district. Elizabeth City also occupies North Carolina's 3rd congressional district , served by U.S. Representative Greg Murphy . Established in 1940 and located southeast of Elizabeth City's corporate limits, Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City
2744-484: The most striking architectural feature of the greater Albemarle region, the Virginia Dare Hotel, and Arcade, which has dominated the skyline of Elizabeth City since its completion in 1927. Designed by William Lee Stoddart of New York City , one of the nation's leading hotel architects, the nine-story building was billed as the Albemarle's first “skyscraper” when it opened in 1927. It remains the tallest building in
2800-423: The name in the U.S. Elizabeth City, North Carolina Elizabeth (Charlotte neighborhood) , North Carolina Elizabeth, Pennsylvania Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania (disambiguation) Elizabeth, West Virginia Ships [ edit ] Elisabeth (schooner) , several ships Elizabeth (ship) , a list of ships named Elizabeth Elizabeth -class ship of the line , 74-gun third-rates of
2856-423: The name in the U.S. Elizabeth City, North Carolina Elizabeth (Charlotte neighborhood) , North Carolina Elizabeth, Pennsylvania Elizabeth Township, Pennsylvania (disambiguation) Elizabeth, West Virginia Ships [ edit ] Elisabeth (schooner) , several ships Elizabeth (ship) , a list of ships named Elizabeth Elizabeth -class ship of the line , 74-gun third-rates of
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#17328378094952912-421: The region. The hotel contained 100 rooms and a heated garage (now the rear parking lot) with an interior filling station and lubricating stand. It remained the premier hotel and center of Elizabeth City's social activities for over 40 years. Architecturally, its restrained Colonial Revival finish follows the typical division of such tall buildings into the three parts of a classical pillar: a sturdy two-story base;
2968-431: The rest of the council of relevant municipal conditions. Currently, the city manager is Rich Olsen. The eight council members, on the other hand, act in a legislative regard, adopting city policies, holding the city manager responsible, and choosing a mayor pro-tempore from its council members. This council is elected every two years by each of the four wards composing the city electing two members. The mayor, elected by
3024-428: The whole voter body every two years, also serves an executive function, serving as the head of a council meeting and casting a tie-breaking vote for the council. As of 2016, the mayor is Betty Parker. Previous mayors include Joseph Peel, Charles L. Foster, who served from 2005 to 2007, and John Bell, who served from 1971 to 1981 and again from 2001 to 2005. The council holds its meetings every second and fourth Monday of
3080-410: Was 31.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 34,582, and the median income for a family was $ 41,071. Males had a median income of $ 31,307 versus $ 25,683 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,592. About 21.6% of families and 28.1% of the population were below
3136-503: Was home to two hangars, one still existing as corrugated steel, and a slightly larger one constructed out of Southern Yellow Pine , to conserve metal for the WWII war effort. This latter hangar was the largest wooden structure in the world until its demise by fire in 1995. A joint public-private airpark adjacent to the Coast Guard base is in the planning stages. Intended to make Elizabeth City
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