Hampstead, North Carolina
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| Hampstead, North Carolina | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pender |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 11,594 |
| ZIP codes | 28443 |
| Area code(s) | 910 |
Hampstead is an unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It is located between Wilmington and Jacksonville on U.S. Route 17. It is known as the "seafood capital of the Carolinas".
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[edit] Schools
There are two elementary schools, North and South Topsail Elementary. Plans for a third, named Central Topsail Elementary, have been approved. There is one middle school named Topsail Middle School and one high school, Topsail High School, which is located right next to Topsail Middle and within walking distance of the Hampstead Branch Library. A new Topsail High School is currently under construction.
[edit] Golfing
Hampstead is well known for the golfing amenities that it offers. The area has four golf courses. Topsail Greens offers budget golfing, and mid-range golf courses are in Olde Point Golf and Country Club in Castle Bay. Belvedere Plantation is another popular golfing destination.
[edit] Public services
The Hampstead area is served by two volunteer fire departments: Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department and Sloop Point Volunteer Fire Department. Hampstead also has the Topsail Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol. Hampstead is also served by Pender EMS for medical emergencies and the Pender County Sheriff’s Department.
[edit] Expansion
Pender County is presently developing and expanding its county water system for the Hampstead area and is planning to add a sewer system in the future. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has proposed a bypass around Hampstead that ties in to the new I-140 bypass around Wilmington to the south and west.
The Hampstead area has also upgraded Highway 17 to a four-lane road, to reduce traffic problems as the area grows larger.
[edit] Community
Every year, there are events where Hampstead comes together such as the Spot Festival, the Relay For Life and the Hampstead Expo. The Spot Festival is a long-held tradition that celebrates one of the most abundant and favorite fish found in the area. The Relay For Life is a walkathon sponsored by local groups to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The Hampstead Expo is an event sponsored by the Greater Hampstead Chamber of Commerce that brings local businesses together with the people of the community, encouraging local people to support their local businesses.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Hampstead Chamber of Commerce
- Hampstead Kiwanis Park
- Topsail Island News, Real Estate & Events
- City-Data Information about Hampstead Area
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