Page Contents for Harkers Island, North Carolina

Statistics & Facts

Historical Events

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Statistics & Facts

The North Carolina state capital is Raleigh.
The population of Harkers Island is approximately 1207 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 1,036 (1990), 529 (2010).
The amount of land area in Harkers Island is 6.595 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 3.368 sq kilometers.
The distance from Harkers Island to Washington DC is 291 miles.
The distance to the North Carolina state capital is 144 miles. (as the crow flies)
Harkers Island is positioned 34.69 degrees north of the equator and 76.55 degrees west of the prime meridian.

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Harkers Island Historical Events

2000, April 22
Billy's, AKA Best Supermarket, Inc.
This date marks our 40th anniversary and, oh, how we've grown. We are now providing not only quality meats and groceries but also fishing and marine supplies, hardware, LP gas, wildlife agent services (hunting fishing licenses/boating registration, etc.), tackle, bait, hunting supplies and nets. We celebrated by honoring our customers with free hot dogs and hamburgers and refreshments. There were door prizes and give-aways. We wanted to show our customers how much we appreciate them!