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Edenton is a town in, and the county seat of, Chowan County, North Carolina, United States, on Albemarle Sound. The population was 4,397 at the 2020 census. Edenton is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. In recent years Edenton has become a popular retirement location and a destination for heritage tourism.
Nestled along the shores of the Albemarle Sound and Edenton Bay, is an architectural masterpiece boasting hundreds of 18th century homes. The charming waterfront town offers an abundance of historical landmarks, local delicacies, and rich cultural experiences.
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- Ride into the past with Edenton Trolley Tour. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Experience a leisurely guided tour of Edenton and learn about its 300-year history by taking an Edenton Trolley Tour.
- Drop by Historic 1767 Chowan County Courthouse. Exhibiting gorgeous Gregorian-style architecture, one cannot miss this historical beauty while sneaking a peek into Edenton’s past.
- Indulge in a cosy dinner at Waterman's Grill. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by Waterman's Grill on Friday, September 28, 2012.
- Explore Edenton Cotton Mill Museum of History. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. First conceived in 2005, this Museum can be found in the over-100-year-old Cotton Mill office building in the Edenton Cotton Mill Village and cannot be missed if you go on an Edenton Trolley Tour as well.
Edenton is the seat of Chowan County on the North Carolina Coastal Plain. This little town of about 5,000 has a lot going on for it. For starters, it is claimed to be the first European settlement in the state of North Carolina.
Edenton provides both an exciting day trip or a great weekend getaway. It is centrally located within a 90-minute drive from Greenville, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia. It’s just over 2 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia. Here are some amazing reasons to make Edenton your next destination.
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