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| City | Creswell |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| County | Washington |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 35.870442 |
| Longitude | -76.392155 |
| Population | 217 |
| Density | 139.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27928 |
| Area Code | 919, 984 |
| County Seat | Plymouth |
| School District | Washington County Schools |
Creswell is a locality in Washington County, North Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 217. The population density is 139.9 people per km². Creswell is located at 35.8704°N, 76.3922°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27928.
Creswell occupies a flat, expansive stretch of earth where the horizon seems to pull the sky down toward the dark, nutrient-rich soil of the coastal plain. It lies 30.3 miles south-southwest of Elizabeth City, NC (from Elizabeth City, NC: bearing 195°T), and is situated 17.7 miles southeast of Edenton. The landscape is defined by a heavy, humid stillness, punctuated only by the slow, deliberate movement of the Scuppernong River as it winds through the low-lying terrain toward the Atlantic Ocean only four miles away. Ancient, moss-draped trees cast long, shifting shadows across the fields, while the air carries a distinct salt-heavy dampness that clings to the skin. Within the immediate vicinity, Pettigrew State Park offers a sanctuary of dense timber and quietude, serving as a verdant buffer that preserves the primal character of the woods. Creswell maintains a steady, agrarian pulse that has dictated the rhythm of life here for generations, with the local economy remaining tethered to the cycles of harvest and the cultivation of the surrounding fields. The proximity to Phelps Lake, a vast and mirror-like expanse of water five miles distant, has long provided both a resource for the community and a place of reflection for those who work the land. Education and civic life center on modest, enduring structures that have seen decades of change, yet the fundamental character of the people remains rooted in a quiet, traditional resilience. Visitors who find their way to this corner of the world encounter a place that does not clamor for attention, preferring instead to let the slow passage of clouds over the flatlands serve as the primary measure of time.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Creswell, North Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.870442, -76.392155. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Creswell and Washington County.
Detailed location data for Creswell includes the ZIP code (27928), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Washington County (Plymouth), and school district assignment (Washington County Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Creswell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |