The Town of Shallotte was incorporated on March 6, 1899. Prior settlement of the area dated back to around 1750 with an earlier reference to the River and the Town as early as 1734. In the early years, residents relied on agriculture, fishing and a bustling waterfront full of flatboats, rafts, and other small watercrafts used to transport goods to and from this rural part of Brunswick County. According to some accounts, the Town received its name from a traveler who crossed the river by ferry and referred to the river as "Charlotte" River. The Charlotte River later took on the name of the Shallotte River. The Town was later called Shallotte.
Today, the Town is commonly referred to as the "commerical hub" of Brunswick County. Shallotte is centered almost directly between Wilmington, North Carolina and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with the commute to either city being roughly 30 to 40 minutes. If the Brunswick County Beaches are your destination, Shallotte is approximately 10 minutes from Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Sunset Beach. The Town consists of approximately 1,600 residents. While Shallotte is still considered a small Town, it has a lot of amenities that larger cities provide.
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The Town of Shallotte is associated with the North Carolina Brunswick Islands.
