where is the island's location?
It is within Hyde County, North Carolina
Ocracoke, North Carolina
Ocracoke is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina, in the United States.
who is blackbeard? He is also known as Edward Teach - an English pirate. how was he named "blackbeard"? Due to his thick black beard and fearsome appearance who was he up against in his last battle? Pirates on Ocracoke Island
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Ocracoke, North Carolina [SEP] Introduction
Ocracoke is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated town located at the southern end of Ocracoke Island, located entirely within Hyde County, North Carolina, in the United States. The population was 948 as of the 2010 census. As of 2014, Ocracoke's population was estimated at 591. Ocracoke Island was the location of the pirate Blackbeard's death in November 1718. In early September 2019, Ocracoke Island fell victim to Hurricane Dorian destroying about 1,000 feet of pavement along NC 12. Afterwards, Ocracoke Island was closed to visitors for contractors to repair the road and dune line. Normal access was restored as of December 5, 2019.