About the Town of Bogue
Bogue is a town that sits along the western edge of Carteret County on the mainland side of the Crystal Coast and enjoys close proximity to the beaches. Bogue is positioned along Bogue Sound, a saltwater inlet connected to the Atlantic Ocean. The name Bogue has been used locally for centuries. Historical records date it back to at least 1713, with references to the area and Bogue Banks. The origin of the name is uncertain – it may derive from a Choctaw word meaning bayou, a family name from early settlers, or possibly a Spanish term describing the leeward side. The town’s population is approximately 715. The town has seen modest population changes since its incorporation. The town of Bogue was incorporated in September 1995 by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly. The incorporation established its official municipal charter, boundaries, and powers undeÔr state law. Bogue lies along Bogue Sound and is bounded to the West by Cape Carteret and to the North by the Croatan National Forest. North Carolina Hwy 24 runs through Bogue, linking it to the West to Jacksonville and to the East by Morehead City. Bogue is known for its rural and quiet small-town feel. Locals historically wanted to keep taxes low and preserve a calm atmosphere when they voted to incorporate. A significant feature of the town is the Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, a military airfield used for pilot training. It was built in the 1940’s and remains active today as part of the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point operations.