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Edenton, NC

North Carolina · Chowan County

Edenton is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,480. Residents earn $42,721 per year, which is 43% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,480 Population 833/sq mi density
$42,721 Median Income $28,453 per capita
$226,800 Home Value $229,096 Zillow
$632 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
842 Violent Crime/100K 3,131 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$42,721 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$226,800 home value, $632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
842 violent crimes/100K (122% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Historic Markers Near Edenton, NC

34 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Edenton, NC.

Name Description
Dr. Hugh Williamson (1735 - 1819) Signer of The Constitution of the United States of America. Marker is on East Water Street east of Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
Rosenwald Schools Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Road (North Carolina Route 32) and Luke Street, on the right when traveling west on Virginia Road.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Marker is on North Broad Street north of West Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
Edenton Tea Party Marker is on West Queen Street west of South Broad Street, on the left when traveling west.
Thomas C. Manning 1825-1887. Marker is at the intersection of East Church Street (State Highway 32) and Court Street, on the right when traveling west on East Church Street.
Salmon Creek and Eden House: Seedbed of the Colony Marker is at the intersection of Cypress Road and Governor Eden House Road, on the left when traveling east on Cypress Road.
Henderson Walker c.1660~1704. Marker is on N. Broad St.
Harriet Jacobs c. 1813 - 1897. Marker is at the intersection of North Broad Street (State Highway 32) and Gale Street, on the right when traveling north on North Broad Street.
James Iredell, Jr 1788~1853. Marker is on W. Queen St.
Weapemeoc Marker is at the intersection of West Queen Street (Business U.S. 17) and Dickinson Street, on the right when traveling east on West Queen Street.
Francis Corbin (d) 1767. Marker is at the intersection of N Broad St. and Queen Street on N Broad St..
Barker House Marker is at the intersection of N Broad St. and Queen Street, on the right when traveling south on N Broad St..
Joseph Hewes Marker is on North Broad Street near West Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
Thomas Child Marker is at the intersection of West Queen Street (Business U.S. 17) and South Granville Street, on the right when traveling east on West Queen Street.
Dr. Hugh Williamson Marker is at the intersection of South Broad Street (Business U.S. 17) and East Queen Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street.
Chowan County Courthouse Marker is at the intersection of South Broad Street (Business U.S. 17) and East Queen Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broad Street.
First Post Road Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Road (State Highway 32) and Badham Road, on the left when traveling south on Virginia Road.
Mackeys Ferry Marker is at the intersection of West Queen Street and South Broad Street, on the right when traveling east on West Queen Street.
St Paul's Episcopal Church Marker is on North Broad St north of West Church Street, on the left when traveling north. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Edenton Tea Party Marker is on West Queen Street west of South Broad Street, on the left when traveling west. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
James Iredell Marker is on North Broad Street close to East Church Street.
Samuel Johnston Marker is at the intersection of W. Church Street and N. Broad St, on the right when traveling south on W. Church Street.
<i>1736</i> St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Organized under Act of Assembly 1701. Marker is on West Church Street just west of North Broad Street (State Highway 32), on the right when traveling west.
<i>1800-1827</i>  Iredell House Marker is on East Church Street east of North Broad Street, on the left when traveling east.
1758 Cupola House An illustrious landmark of Edenton, Built by Francis Corbin, Land Agent to the Earl of Granville. Marker is on South Broad Street south of West King Street, on the right when traveling south.
1767 Chowan County Courthouse Marker is at the intersection of East King Street and Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East King Street.
1825 Chowan County Jail Closed in 1975 after 150 Years of Service. Marker can be reached from Court Street just north of East King Street, on the left when traveling north.
1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse Marker can be reached from Dock Street just south of West Water Street.
1897 Kadesh A.M.E. Zion Church Marker is on East Gale Street east of North Broad Street (State Highway 32), on the left when traveling east.
Edenton Tea Pot Symbol of 51 American Women Patriots<br>Who led by Penelope Barker defied King George. Marker is on Colonial Avenue north of East Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
Joseph Hewes Signed Declaration of Independence - Godfather of the US Navy. Marker is at the intersection of East Water Street and Colonial Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Water Street.
Josephine Napoleon Leary An amazing and legendary life from slavery to incredible success. Marker is on South Broad Street north of East Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Penelope Barker House Organizer of 1774 "Edenton Tea Party"<br>America's first political action by women. Marker is on South Broad Street south of East Water Street, on the left when traveling south.
Sea Port Fame Brings Famous Forefathers — Nation's Leaders, to Edenton Marker can be reached from South Broad Street, 0.1 miles south of East Water Street, on the left when traveling south.
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