Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

67 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 MOREHEAD CITY, NC Nestled on a picturesque peninsula, Morehead City, North Carolina, is a hidden gem boasting a rich history, a thriving local community, and unique geographic features. “We’re unique in our geographics and demographics,” states Mayor Jerry Jones. Founded in the mid-1800s through the vision of then-Governor John Motley Morehead, the city has always been inextricably linked with water, with the eastern end of the city housing the Port of Morehead City, an International Seaport. N With a roadmap to future growth, Morehead is providing the right path for its residents ECLECTIC, HISTORIC, AND DYNAMIC