tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post5549393392193900356..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Events & FoodPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-5238394004260536142011-02-01T10:30:17.956-05:002011-02-01T10:30:17.956-05:00Thanks for the answers - always appreciate the tim...Thanks for the answers - always appreciate the time you give to "strangers."Julie S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-38842169128490355262011-01-28T14:43:31.925-05:002011-01-28T14:43:31.925-05:00I agree 100% Anonymous #2. It's why most of u...I agree 100% Anonymous #2. It's why most of us keep coming back. I'm so thankful Philip is well enough to share his knowledge of Ocracoke with us. Looking forward to many more of his fascinating stories. Stay well Philip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-17719573745073424722011-01-28T10:46:02.576-05:002011-01-28T10:46:02.576-05:00Philip, I didn't pose the interesting question...Philip, I didn't pose the interesting question about the road names and history, but great info. As always, I learn more about Ocracoke from this blog nearly every time I view it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-87952880348096227452011-01-28T10:37:12.584-05:002011-01-28T10:37:12.584-05:00A "cuttten sage" (actually "cutting...A "cuttten sage" (actually "cutting sedge") is a species of marsh grass. Why the street names committee decided to name two intersecting roads with such similar names I've never understood. Lighthouse Road was traditionally called Point Road (after Springer's Point [originally just the Point, and later Williams Point, then Howard's Point...and now Springer's Point]). <br /><br />Howard Street is a privately maintained road. It is unlikely that the state would ever take over maintenance of Howard Street. It is now an icon of Ocracoke before WWII. <br /><br />You can read more about Ocracoke Street names in my Ocracoke Newsletter:<br />http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news111905.htmPhiliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-44850135946718462242011-01-28T09:59:55.388-05:002011-01-28T09:59:55.388-05:00Street Questions - I know that many streets are na...Street Questions - I know that many streets are named after old Ocracoke families such as Howard, ONeal, Gaskins, etc. but what is the story with "Cutten Sage" vs. "Cutting Sage?" Am I correct in remembering that years ago Lighthouse Road was called something else? And what criteria is utilized to determine if a road, such as Howard, remains sand and/or gravel while others are paved? Thanks in advance for what I know will be interesting and helpful answers!Julie S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-90645640526757359392011-01-28T07:11:01.692-05:002011-01-28T07:11:01.692-05:00Ahhhh....the hardy folks of Ocracoke do know how t...Ahhhh....the hardy folks of Ocracoke do know how to put on a good time with great food and entertainment. <br /><br />Glad the weather will be more suitable for these activities this weekend!<br /><br />I guess everyone eats their fill, then everyone takes a long walk, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com