Swan Quarter, NC

united states

Swan Quarter is a small coastal town in eastern North Carolina that serves as Hyde County's seat and a key ferry terminal. Highway 264 provides the main access, connecting west to Washington (45 miles) and ending at the Cedar Island ferry dock to the east. The town sits on Pamlico Sound's western shore with a humid subtropical climate. Swan Quarter operates as the mainland departure point for state ferries to Ocracoke Island.