What is Aurora NC known for?
Aurora is the home of the Aurora Fossil Museum, which houses specimens collected from the local PCS Phosphate Mine. The museum's collection includes a wide variety of marine fossils from the Pleistocene, Pliocene and Miocene eras. It also houses other specimens and a gem and mineral display.
What is there to do in Aurora NC?
Essential AuroraAurora Fossil Museum. Speciality Museums.The pirates treasure. Speciality & Gift Shops.St. Thomas Episcopal Church. ... Bonner's Point. Points of Interest & Landmarks.Historic Bath. Points of Interest & Landmarks.Pamlico County History Museum. Speciality Museums.Goose Creek State Park. ... Oden's Store and Antiques.More items...
What is Aurora NC close to?
New Bern, NC. Washington, NC. Havelock, NC.
What county is Aurora NC located?
Beaufort CountyAurora / CountyAurora, located in Beaufort County, North Carolina was originally called "Betty Town" and was founded on the location of an Pomouik Indian village.
Where can I dig for fossils in North Carolina?
Almost every major river and creek east of Interstate 95 has exposures where fossils can be found. I have collected them on the Cape Fear, Chowan, Meherrin, Roanoke and Tar rivers. You also can find fossils in gravel and marl pits throughout eastern North Carolina.
Can you see the Northern Lights in North Carolina?
Usually seen waving-sometimes suggesting blowing curtains-at high latitudes across the northern sky from the horizon, the lights are mostly yellow-green with areas of red, purple, and white. They have occasionally been seen in areas such as Pennsylvania and Virginia and have at times been witnessed in North Carolina.
What region is Beaufort County NC in?
Coastal Plain regionBeaufort County, located on Pamlico Sound in North Carolina's Coastal Plain region, was originally formed as Pamptecough Precinct, a part of Bath County, in 1705.
What is the zip code for Aurora NC?
27806Aurora / Zip code
Geography
Aurora is located at#N#WikiMiniAtlas#N#35°18′5″N 76°47′22″W#N# / 35.30139°N 76.78944°W / 35.30139; -76.78944#N#(35.301476, -76.789461).
Museum
Aurora is the home of the Aurora Fossil Museum, which houses specimens collected from the local PCS Phosphate Mine. The museum's collection includes a wide variety of marine fossils from the Pleistocene, Pliocene and Miocene eras. It also houses other specimens and a gem and mineral display.
Education
Beaufort County Schools is the local school district. The local schools are S. W. Snowden School ( K-8 ), and Southside High School.
Overview
Aurora is a town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 520 at the 2010 Census.
Geography
Aurora is located at 35°18′5″N 76°47′22″W / 35.30139°N 76.78944°W (35.301476, -76.789461).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.7 km ), of which 0.93 square miles (2.4 km ) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.3 km ), or 9.60%, is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 583 people, 265 households, and 169 families residing in the town. The population density was 615.8 people per square mile (236.9/km ). There were 316 housing units at an average density of 333.8 per square mile (128.4/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 51.29% White, 47.51% African American, 0.34% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.
Media
• The Pamlico News, newspaper for the Pamlico Sound area
• 104.5 FM WSTK Surge Radio – Rhythmic Hot AC/Dance Hits
Museum
Aurora is the home of the Aurora Fossil Museum, which houses specimens collected from the local PCS Phosphate Mine. The museum's collection includes a wide variety of marine fossils from the Pleistocene, Pliocene and Miocene eras. It also houses other specimens and a gem and mineral display. This display includes a black room to see fossils and minerals glow under a black li…
Education
Beaufort County Schools is the local school district. The local schools are S. W. Snowden School (K-8), and Southside High School.
BHM Regional Library operates the Hazel W. Guilford Memorial Library in Aurora.
Notable people
• Richard Coffey, former NBA player
• Joe Dudley, founder of Dudley Products, a prominent manufacturer of African-American hair care products
See also
• S.W. Snowden Elementary School