Williamston was founded in 1779, and named after William Williams, a local military commander during the
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km ), all land. Williamston is on the Roanoke River.
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,248 people, 2,274 households, and 1,388 families residing in the town.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,844 people, 2,350 households, and 1,536 families res… See more

Williamston has long been a town centered around equine activity. Its logo showcases a horse and the town houses one of the largest agricultural centers in Eastern North Carolina - The Senator Bob Martin Agricultura… See more

Williamston is one of the communities that is covered by Martin County Schools, a public school district that covers the entire county. The schools in the Williamston area include:
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The Williamston Fire Rescue EMS responds to approximately 2,500 fire, rescue, EMS or hazardous materials calls per year, and covers a 122 sq mi (320 km ) area. It has 19 full-time members, and approximat… See more

• Asa Biggs, U.S. congressman from North Carolina and United States federal judge
• Tillie Ehringhaus, First Lady of North Carolina
• William E. Ingram, Jr., former director of the Army National Guard… See more