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On the mainland, Shallotte is the commercial and shopping hub
for the area.The Town of Shallotte was incorporated on March 6,
1899. Prior settlement of the area dated back to around 1750 with
an earlier reference to the River and the Town as early as 1734.
In the early years, residents relied on agriculture, fishing and
a bustling waterfront full of flatboats, rafts, and other small
watercrafts used to transport goods to and from this rural part
of Brunswick County. According to some accounts, the Town received
its name from a traveler who crossed the river by ferry and referred
to the river as "Charlotte" River. The Charlotte River
later took on the name of the Shallotte River. The Town was later
called Shallotte.
Today, the Town is commonly referred to as the "commerical
hub" of Brunswick County. Shallotte is centered almost directly
between Wilmington, North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
with the commute to either city being roughly 30 to 40 minutes.
If the Brunswick County Beaches are your destination, Shallotte
is approximately 15 minutes from Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach,
and Sunset Beach. The Town consists of approximately 1,600 residents.
While Shallotte is still considered a small Town, it has a lot of
amenities that larger cities provide. |
