Drove through Hamstead, NC, on my way to Topsail Beach last week and again returning three days ago.
Historic US-17 is the main road through the town.
WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE
A monument at the "Washington Oak" shows where Washington once stayed overnight at a local tavern.
WASHINGTON NAMED HAMSTEAD??
Legend has it that old George himself gave Hamstead it's name. This is a good one. On his stay, George was supposed to have a feast on mullet, which were abundant on Topsail sound. Unfortunately, they weren't running that day and he had to have ham instead. GET IT, he had to have ham instead. That'd be Hamstead.
From 2008-2009 Topsail Coaster Magazine
Well, That's a Good Story Anyway. --Cooter
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