Official Web Site of Portside on the Pamlico River |
Portside is located on
the Pamlico River near historic Washington, North Carolina off Highway 17 on
Whichard's Beach Road. Portside was developed in 1972 and the majority of the
home sites were sold in 1974. This waterfront community provides a great family
environment. After a day of soaking up the sun, boating, jet skiing or
fishing on the Pamlico River, you can find eclectic specialty shops and
restaurants that offer authentic Southern cuisine just a short distance away in
Chocowinity, NC, Washington, NC or Greenville, NC. Portside is surrounded by
stunning natural beauty and the vibrant heritage of the first town in the nation
to be named in honor of President George Washington. As early as 1585, the first
English explorers visited the area that would become Washington. However, it
wasn't until the 1690's that the first settlements appeared. This region went by
a number of names until 1712, when the county was named Beaufort after Henry
Sumerset Duke of Beaufort. The historic waterfront district features buildings
dating from 1780.
Portside has a posted speed limit of 15 M.P.H. Please adhere to it as we have
more children in our neighborhood. The Portside boat ramp and picnic shelter are
available for use by current members of the Portside Homeowners Association. To
reserve the picnic shelter, contact the President of the Portside Homeowners
Association at least 60 days in advance. Below are pictures of the Portside
Picnic Shelter and Boat Ramp.
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