Southeast

Edenton

Chowan County, NC

Population

4,512

Walk Score

61 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$632

Median home value

$222,100

Incorporated

1722

The town of Edenton is located on the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina, United States, in the Inner Banks region. It is the county seat of Chowan County. The population was 4,397 at the 2020 census.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Edenton Cotton Mill Historic District · listed 1999
  • Edenton Historic District · listed 1973
  • Edenton Historic District (Boundary Increase II) · listed 2007
  • Edenton Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2001
  • Edenton Station, United States Fish and Fisheries Commission · listed 2002
  • Hicks Field · listed 1995

Notable landmarks

  • Albania · listed 1976
  • Athol · listed 1980
  • Barker House · listed 1972
  • Chowan County Courthouse · listed 1970
  • Cupola House · listed 1970
  • Edenton Peanut Factory · listed 1979
  • Frinks, Golden Asro and Ruth Holley, House · listed 2023
  • Hayes Plantation · listed 1973
  • Iredell, James, House · listed 1970
  • Jones, Cullen and Elizabeth, House · listed 2006
  • Moore, Susan J. Armistead, House · listed 2005
  • Mulberry Hill · listed 1976
  • Pembroke Hall · listed 1976
  • Sandy Point · listed 1985
  • Shelton Plantation House · listed 1974
  • Speight House and Cotton Gin · listed 1980
  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Churchyard · listed 1975
  • Strawberry Hill · listed 1980
  • Wessington House · listed 1973

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