Town of Edenton
Town of Edenton is a locality in Chowan County, North Carolina. Town of Edenton is situated nearby to the hamlet Cape Colony, as well as near Hancock.Places of Interest
Highlights include Cupola House and Vidant Chowan Hospital.
Cupola House
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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.
Vidant Chowan Hospital
Hospital
Chowan Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Edenton, North Carolina. It is a part of the ECU Health system. In 1947 Chowan Hospital opened.
Roanoke River Light
Lighthouse
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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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Edenton.
Edenton
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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.
Town of Edenton
- Type: Locality with 5,000 residents
- Location: Chowan County, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
36.0581° or 36° 3′ 29″ northLongitude
-76.601° or 76° 36′ 4″ westPopulation
5,000Elevation
13 feet (4 metres)Open location code
8785395X+6HGeoNames ID
7171660
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Notable Places Nearby
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