North Carolina State Information

Welcome to the North Carolina information page! Take a look around and learn more about North Carolina's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about NC auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of North Carolina, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of North Carolina encompasses 53,865 square miles and is ranked 28th in the nation's total area. It was the 12th state to enter the union on November 21, 1789. North Carolina was named by King Charles II of England in the honor of his father Charles I.

Essentials

Motto-

Esse quam videri
To be, rather than to seem

Capital-

Raleigh

Time Zone-

Eastern

Demonym-

North Carolinian

Quarter

Introduced - 2001

Song

The Old North State

Carolina! Carolina! Heaven's
blessings attend her!

While we live we will cherish,
protect and defend her,

Did You Know?

• The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is the oldest State University in the United States.
• Babe Ruth hit his first home run in Fayetteville on March 7, 1914.
• Pepsi was invented and first served in New Bern in 1898.
• The Biltmore Estate in Ashville is America's largest home, and includes a 255-room chateau, an award-winning winery and extensive gardens.

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If you are considering moving to the great state of North Carolina, here are a few tips to help you get started.

Driving in North Carolina
Be prepared with need-to-know basics such as obtaining your driver's license, vehicle registration, and requirements for ID cards by visiting the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles online.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
With so many things to remember when moving such as calling your utility company or filling storage boxes, it's easy to get off track. Stay organized with these useful tools from Allstate:

• Use the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) to help you stay organized
• Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, can assist you in taking a full inventory of your belongings. You may also download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to document your belongings.

Remember to research your moving company's references, complaint history and check out their registration number. You can find this information at Relocation.com Need an Insurance Policy in North Carolina?
Get a car insurance quote today (it's easy) and see if you can save money by switching to Allstate. You can also call 1-866-621-6900 or talk to your local Allstate agent for a quote.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the North Carolina State Tourism site.

For more information specific to North Carolina visit:

• North Carolina State Catastrophe Information
• North Carolina Auto Insurance Coverages

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Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia