The Village of Hampstead is an unincorporated area of Pender County north of Wilmington on US Hwy. 17. Hampstead village is known for “The Washington Oak”, where George Washington passed through in 1791, just beside Hwy 17 lies a monument at the base of the large oak tree that literally bends the highway. Just a few years ago, Hampstead was considered just a “wide spot” in the road with a couple of fish houses and a small grocery store. Today, because of lower taxes and inexpensive property, Hampstead is an up-and-coming place to live for many families and retirees. In fact, there are families from all over the nation that have found Hampstead to be a good place to raise a family or to spend the latter years of their lives.

Hampstead is home to the top four golf courses in southeastern North Carolina: Castle Bay Golf Club, Olde Point Golf Club, Belvedere Plantation Golf Club, and Topsail Greens Golf Club. All four of these pristine golf courses are centered in prime residential developments.

Hampstead is home to schools that serve the eastern part of Pender County , including part of Topsail Island . There are two elementary schools: North Topsail Elementary and South Topsail Elementary. There is one middle school, Topsail Middle School and one high school, Topsail High School. All of these schools have received the highest honors accreditation available in the State of North Carolina.

Annually, the Hampstead community comes together to enjoy events like the Spot Festival, the Relay For Life and the Hampstead Expo. The Spot Festival is a long held tradition that celebrates one of the most abundant and favorite coastal festivals in the area. The Relay For Life is a walkathon sponsored by local groups to raise support for the American Cancer Association. The Hampstead Expo is an event sponsored by the Greater Hampstead Chamber of Commerce that brings local businesses together with the people of the community, encouraging local people to support their local businesses.

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