Chowan County Courthouse, Edenton

Name: Chowan County Courthouse
Address: 117 E King St, Edenton, 27932-1968, United States
Telephone: +1 252-482-2637

#5 among attractions in Edenton

Top attraction, Georgian architecture, Tower

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The Chowan County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Edenton, the county seat of Chowan County, North Carolina. Built in 1767, it is one of the finest examples of public Georgian architecture in the American South. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970. ()

Built: 1767 (257 years ago)Coordinates: 36°3'28"N, 76°36'29"W

Address

117 E King StEdenton 27932-1968 United States

Contact

+1 252-482-2637

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Chowan County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Historic Hicks Field, Barker House, Cupola House, Roanoke River Light.

0.5 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Historic Hicks Field, Edenton
13 min walk • Historic Hicks Field is a historic baseball stadium and national historic district located in Edenton, North Carolina. The stadium is home to the John A. Holmes High School Aces as well as the Edenton Steamers of the Coastal Plain League.
~720 ftSW
Visitor center, History museum, Museum
Barker House, Edenton
4 min walk • Barker House is a historic home located at Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. The original house was built about 1782, and expanded during the 19th century. It is a 2+1⁄2-story frame dwelling with Georgian, Federal, and Greek Revival style design elements.
~690 ftSW
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Cupola House, Edenton
4 min walk • The Cupola House is a historic house museum in Edenton, North Carolina. Built in 1756–1758, it is the second oldest building in Edenton, and the only known surviving example in the American South of a "jutt," or overhanging second floor. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.
~1100 ftSW
Lighthouse
Roanoke River Light, Edenton
6 min walk • The Roanoke River Lighthouse is a historic, decommissioned lighthouse, located on the waterfront of Edenton, North Carolina. The lighthouse once stood in Albemarle Sound at the mouth of the Roanoke River, across the Sound from its current location.
~1240 ftN
History museum, Museum, Georgian architecture
James Iredell House, Edenton
6 min walk • The James Iredell House is a historic home located at Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. The original section was built 1800, and expanded to its present configuration about 1827.
~1510 ftNW
Church, Greek Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Edenton Baptist Church, Edenton
8 min walk • Edenton Historic District is a national historic district located at Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 342 contributing buildings, 4 contributing sites, and 3 contributing structures.
~1450 ftN
Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Churchyard, Edenton
7 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Churchyard is a historic Episcopal church located at W. Church and Broad Streets in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, United States. It was built between 1736 and 1766, and is a five-bay, brick church building with a gable roof. It features a slightly engaged square tower.
~1300 ftN
36°3'41"N • 76°36'26"W
Historic Edenton State Historic Site, Edenton
7 min walk • Park
~980 ftW
Greek Revival architecture
Pembroke Hall, Edenton
5 min walk • Pembroke Hall is a historic home located at Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built about 1849, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style frame dwelling with a low hip roof. It has a two-story, three bay, frame wing.
~1940 ftNE
Tower
Lane House, Edenton
10 min walk • Lane House is an historic house in Edenton, North Carolina that is the oldest house in North Carolina identified by dendrochronology. The 1 ¹⁄₂-story house is located within the Edenton National Register Historic District. The earliest part was built 1718–19 and possibly moved to the site from nearby.
0.6 miSE
Vernacular architecture
Hayes Plantation, Edenton
17 min walk • Hayes Plantation, also known as Hayes Farm, is a historic plantation near Edenton, North Carolina that belonged to Samuel Johnston, who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1787 to 1789.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chowan County Courthouse open?

Chowan County Courthouse is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Chowan County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Cupola House, Edenton (4 min walk), Barker House, Edenton (4 min walk), Pembroke Hall, Edenton (5 min walk), Roanoke River Light, Edenton (6 min walk).