Chowan County, North Carolina: History and Information

Chowan County, North Carolina

Chowan County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Edenton
Year Organized: 1672
Square Miles: 173

Court House:

PO Box 1030
County Courthouse
Edenton, NC 27932-1030

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named in honor of the Indian tribe Chowan, which lived in the northeastern part of the Colony.

Demographics:

History

Chowan was formed in 1670 as a precinct in Albemarle County. It was named in honor of the Indian tribe Chowan, which lived in the northeastern part of the Colony. It is in the northeastern section of the State and is bounded by Albemarle Sound, Chowan River, and Bertie, Hertford, Gates and Perquimans counties. The present land area is 172.64 square miles and the 2000 population was 14,150. In 1720, Edenton, which was named in honor of Governor Charles Eden, was established. In 1722 it was designated and has continued to be the county seat.

Neighboring Counties:

Albemarle Sound

Chowan River

Bertie

Hertford

Gates

Perquimans

Cities and Towns:

- Edenton (County Seat)

town

Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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