BAHAMA
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Bahama Community
Original Content by Carl Johnson
Located in North Durham County and only 20 minutes North of Downtown Durham, you can find the small town of Bahama, North Carolina. But before we dive into the community of Bahama, let's make sure we are pronouncing it like a local - which is a little different from its tropical named sister islands down south. Pronounced “Ba-HAY-Ma”, this town is rich in history that was built around its development of railroads and mills connecting Bahama with other towns of North Carolina and beyond during the United States growing years. The placement of the Lynchburg & Durham Railroad allowed the town, originally known as Balltown, to grow large enough for a post office, school building, local stores, and the Tilley Brothers’ Roller Mill bringing more jobs and support to the area (Bahama | Open Durham).
Located in North Durham County and only 20 minutes North of Downtown Durham, you can find the small town of Bahama, North Carolina. But before we dive into the community of Bahama, let's make sure we are pronouncing it like a local - which is a little different from its tropical named sister islands down south. Pronounced “Ba-HAY-Ma”, this town is rich in history that was built around its development of railroads and mills connecting Bahama with other towns of North Carolina and beyond during the United States growing years. The placement of the Lynchburg & Durham Railroad allowed the town, originally known as Balltown, to grow large enough for a post office, school building, local stores, and the Tilley Brothers’ Roller Mill bringing more jobs and support to the area (Bahama | Open Durham).
You can find at least eight buildings and landmarks in Bahama that are registered on the National Register of Historic Places (https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nationalregister/index.htm) including the following:
Adolphus W. Umstead House
George Poland House
Hampton-Ellis Farm
D.C. Umstead Store and House
Hardscrabble
Marcus Tilley House
Little River High School
Walnut Hall
Search for any of the names on the National Register site above to learn more!
Adolphus W. Umstead House
George Poland House
Hampton-Ellis Farm
D.C. Umstead Store and House
Hardscrabble
Marcus Tilley House
Little River High School
Walnut Hall
Search for any of the names on the National Register site above to learn more!
Today the town of Bahama is home to a little more that 3,000 (Bahama, North Carolina Cost of Living, Education, Income, Population, and More. | Places.US.Com). With direct access to the Lake Michie Park and Marina, you can find great spots to boat, fish, and enjoy the outdoors of Bahama. From picnic areas to camp grounds Lake Michie offers all the amenities of a large lake without some of the hustle and bustle of nearby popular lakes.
The Spruce Pine Lodge is a popular place camp at and enjoy while at Lake Michie. The Lodge offers a unique spot as a wedding venue, family reunions, get-aways, and more!
Bahama may just seem like another small town USA but it offers the best of the small town with being only a short drive to large cities such as Durham and Raleigh. Bahama’s location allows you access to major airports, universities, and offic parks while still being able to have a house on a large lot of land. Local family farms thrive in the Bahama area, such a Coffey Grounds Ranch which uses social media to showcase their great town and business!
If you are wanting location and land and a small town feel Bahama NC is the place for you! A short commute to work but a place you can come home to to relax is what Bahama offers. CLICK HERE to contact us today to start your home search for your next home in Bahama North Carolina!