Manns Harbor, North Carolina


Manns Harbor is a census-designated place in Dare County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 821.

Overview

Before the first settlers arrived in the vicinity of Manns Harbor, the Native American village Dasamongueponke existed on or close to the site.
Located east of the intersection of U.S. Routes 64 and 264, it is nestled along the western bank of Croatan Sound. Before 1957, Manns Harbor used to harbor a ferry that traversed the sound and provided access to Roanoke Island. Today, the William B. Umstead Bridge and the four-lane Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge link Manns Harbor on the mainland to Manteo on Roanoke Island. The community provides a gateway to North Carolina's Outer Banks.
The residents of Manns Harbor are governed by the Dare County Board of Commissioners. Manns Harbor is part of District 1, along with Manteo, Roanoke Island, and Wanchese.

Airports

The Hyde County airport and Dare County Regional Airport are the closest airports.