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City	Half Moon
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Onslow County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	34.825996
Longitude	-77.459409
Population	7,543
Density	392.4 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	28546
Area Code	910
County Seat	Jacksonville
School District	Onslow County Schools

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About Half Moon, North Carolina

Half Moon is a locality in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,543. The population density is 392.4 people per km². Half Moon is located at 34.8260°N, 77.4594°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 28546.

Half Moon carries the quiet weight of the coastal plain, where the earth softens into a low-lying mosaic of marsh and pine flatwoods. It lies 5.2 miles north-northwest of Jacksonville, NC (from Jacksonville, NC: bearing 342°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northwest of Midway Park. Half Moon Creek carves a dark, slow path through the landscape, its tea-colored waters reflecting the broad, open sky that defines this humid reach of the world. Just one mile toward the horizon, the salt-heavy air shifts as it meets the edge of Morgan Bay, where the tides dictate the rhythm of the day. To the west, the distant silhouette of Bryants Ridge barely ghosts the skyline, a reminder of the higher ground that lies far beyond these flat fields. Elizabeth Lake sits five miles away, a still mirror tucked into the woods that feels worlds apart from the brackish urgency of the coast.

Half Moon emerged from the necessity of the land, a place where the economy has long been tied to the bounty of the soil and the proximity of the water. Timber and small-scale agriculture remain the primary threads of the local livelihood, drawing sustenance from the expansive reach of Hofmann Forest. Generations have worked these sandy tracts, balancing the seasonal demands of the harvest against the steady, rhythmic demands of the nearby coastline. The labor here is quiet and persistent, marked by the calloused hands of those who manage the timber and the seasonal trade that flows toward the harbor. Even as modern industry pulls at the edges of the region, the foundational work of clearing and cultivating continues to define the spirit of those who stay.

The cultural character of Half Moon reflects a deep, unhurried patience, a trait shared by those who live within sight of the water and the tall pines. Residents gather at Onslow County Park to mark the passage of the year, finding common ground in the simple act of being outdoors under the expansive canopy. While history here is kept in the quiet memories of families rather than in grand monuments, the influence of the land remains the most enduring landmark of all. Life moves in accordance with the weather, drifting between the heavy heat of the afternoon and the cool, damp relief that rises from the creek at dusk. Wilson Island waits in the distance, a silent sentinel that has watched the slow transformation of the surrounding terrain for as long as anyone can recall.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Onslow County Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 203° SW
Hog Wild at Howard Farm (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 311° NW
NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 119° SE
City of Jacksonville - Jacksonville Commons (Local Recreation) — 3.7 mi, 128° SE
New River Swamps And Marshes Fee (Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 174° S
New River Preserve (Conservation Area) — 3.9 mi, 174° S
Commons City Worker Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 124° SE
Richard Ray Flags (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 125° SE
Onslow County - Richlands Steed Park (Local Recreation) — 5.1 mi, 321° NW
Unknown Park (Local Park) — 5.5 mi, 153° SE
Zing Zumm (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 159° S
Beirut Memorial (Monument) — 6.0 mi, 155° SE
MCAS New River Theater (Theatre) — 7.2 mi, 173° S
Stones Creek Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 9.7 mi, 188° S
John A. Lejeune (Public Artwork) — 12.8 mi, 150° SE
Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 14.2 mi, 063° NE · 162k acres
Croatan Game Land (Marine Protected Area) — 14.2 mi, 063° NE
Catfish Lake South Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 16.6 mi, 074° E · 8,490 acres
Pocosin Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 21.8 mi, 095° E · 12k acres
One Tree Hill Clay Beach House (Attraction) — 22.9 mi, 172° S
Golfin Dolphin Golf Plane (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 112° E
Emerald Plantation Cinema 4 (Cinema) — 25.9 mi, 116° SE
Bear Town Cinema (Cinema) — 28.3 mi, 049° NE
New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park (Registered Battlefield) — 29.4 mi, 058° NE
Liberty Hall (Museum) — 30.1 mi, 288° W
Cowan Museum of History and Science (Museum) — 30.2 mi, 288° W
Caswell Number 1 Fire Station Museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 347° N
New Bern Firemen's Museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 050° NE
Talos (Attraction) — 33.1 mi, 197° S
Cliffs of the Neuss l (Viewpoint) — 37.4 mi, 320° NW

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