Atlantic, NC

Introduction

Brief History

History of Hunting Quarters

Today's Story

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The People

Community Leaders / Characters

Luther and Helen Wells Smith - photo

Billy Smith - photos

Folks

Stories/ Story Tellers

Atlantic Memories by Louise Holloway Mason

Historical Figures

Inventions

Scouting

Hunting / Fishing

Traditional Foods

Occupations

An Atlantic fishing boat tied up at Ocracoke, 1940s or 50s - photo

Fishing boat “Selma Queen”- photo

Fishing Vessel Modoc & Julian Willis - photo

Boat Builders

Sports

Atlantic Baseball Team, 1954-55 - photo

John Hamilton and Jack Rose, 1949 - photo

Atlantic baseball team, County Champions, 1953 - photo

Down East Baseball and Throwing Heat by Elmo Gaskill

Pastimes

Music/ Dances

Children's Games

Carving

The Place

Map of Community

Landmarks (Photos)

Churches

Historic Homes

Drum Inlet Landmark - photo

Historic Structures

Schools

A Love Affair by Barbara Smith Willis

Atlantic High School, 1921 - photo

Hill's View by Eddie Hill

Teacher Training Department

The Old Teacherage - photo

Harbors

Cemeteries

Post Office

Atlantic Post Office, 1950s - photo

Businesses

Winston Hill's store - photo

Fish Houses

An old Core Sound work boat tied up at Atlantic - photo

Boat Houses/ Marine Railways

Hunting Clubs

Lifesaving Stations

Landings

Community Spirit

Storms

Gatherings
Events

Womanless Wedding - photo

Clambake - photo
Parades
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