Seaside town in North Carolina, United States
| Yaupon Beach, North Carolina | |
|---|---|
| Seaside town | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Time zone | Eastern |
Yaupon Beach, North Carolina is a neighborhood of the coastal town of Oak Island in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
History
Yaupon Beach was incorporated as a town in 1955. The town was named for the abundance of yaupon near the original town site. It has weathered many hurricanes, including Hazel in 1954 and Floyd in 1999. It merged with neighboring Long Beach in 1999 to form the town of Oak Island.
References
- "Yaupon Beach". Star-News. May 24, 1998. p. 34. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- Proffitt, Martie (April 17, 1983). "Local history offers tasty tidbits". Star-News. pp. 1C. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
33°54′18″N 78°04′42″W / 33.90500°N 78.07833°W / 33.90500; -78.07833
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