Hertford County, North Carolina: History and Information

Hertford County, North Carolina

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

County Seat: Winton
Year Organized: 1759
Square Miles: 354

Court House:

PO Box 116
County Administrative Services
Winton, NC 27986-0116

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named in honor of Francis Seymour Conway, Earl of Hertford, a nobleman. He was brother of General Conway, a distinguished British soldier and member of Parliament, who favored the repeal of the Stamp Act.

Demographics:

History

Hertford was formed in 1759 from Chowan, Bertie and Northampton. The act was to become effective May 1, 1760. It was named in honor of Francis Seymour Conway, Earl of Hertford, a nobleman. He was brother of General Conway, a distinguished British soldier and member of Parliament, who favored the repeal of the Stamp Act. It is in the northeastern section of the State and is bounded by Gates, Chowan, Bertie and Northampton counties. The present land area is 353.26 square miles and the population in 2000 was 22,977. The first court was held at Cotton's Ferry on the side of Chowan River. Winton, established in 1766, is the county seat.

Neighboring Counties:

Gates

Chowan

Bertie

Northampton

Cities and Towns:

- Ahoskie

town

Incorporated Area

- Cofield

village

Incorporated Area

- Como

town

Incorporated Area

- Harrellsville

town

Incorporated Area

- Murfreesboro

town

Incorporated Area

- Winton (County Seat)

town

Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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Hertford County, North Carolina

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

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Demographics:

History

Neighboring Counties:

Cities and Towns:

County Resources:

County Resource Guide

Penn Foster High School