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Navassa, North Carolina is a small town at the confluence of Brunswick and Northwest Cape Fear Rivers in Northeast Brunswick County of Southeastern North Carolina. Navassa is also located approximately 5 miles west of the historic city of Wilmington, NC in New Hanover County. Navassa is becoming one of the fastest growing communities in Brunswick County and is in the center of the county's rapid expansion.
Navassa was incorporated in 1977. The first mayor, Louis A. Brown served from 1977 to 1999. Since 1999, the town has been under the leadership of Eulis A. Willis. With annexation of the surrounding communities of Old Mill, Phoenix, and Cedar Hill in 2001, the population increased to approximately 1,700 citizens.
Navassa's convenient location offers easy access to New Hanover and Brunswick Counties beaches, shopping areas, and various entertainment selections.
With Navassa's continuous growth, the town remains committed to the safety of the community by providing a police department and voluntary fire - rescue department within the area.
The Town of Navassa will always strive to provide up-to-date information on the town's services and how we are working to enhance your quality of life. Check back often for updates, activities, later action of the town council, town news, and other areas of interest.
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