Edenton, North Carolina
Edenton is a town of 4,494 people in Chowan County, North Carolina, founded in 1712.
Why visit Edenton
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Roanoke River Light, Taylor Theater, Cupola House and Albania.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Edenton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edenton
The town of Edenton is located on the Albemarle Sound in North Carolina, United States, in the Inner Banks region. It is the county seat of Chowan County. The population was 4,397 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Edenton, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Roanoke River Light
Lighthouse · 0.7 mi
Lighthouse in North Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks28
Cupola House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Albania
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house located in Edenton, North Carolina, United States
Athol
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic plantation home located near Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
Barker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Chowan County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
County courthouse in Edenton, United States of America
Edenton Cotton Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Edenton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Edenton Peanut Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic industrial building in North Carolina, US
Edenton Station, United States Fish and Fisheries Commission
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Hayes Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Edenton, North Carolina, NRHP-listed
Historic Hicks Field
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
James Iredell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
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Edenton National Fish Hatchery
Park · 2.2 mi
Fish hatchery, public aquarium, and park in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States
Restaurants and cafes7
The Kraken Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
211 Broad Street, Edenton
Mo-Sa 06:00-19:30, Su 08:00-19:30
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
310 Virginia Road
Mo-Th 05:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-01:00; Su 05:00-24:00
Where to stay4
Americas Best Value Inn Edenton
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
501 Virginia Road, Edenton
Churches and places of worship15
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
1534 North Broad Street, Edenton
Fountain of Life Church
Church · Pentecostal Holiness · 2.2 mi
445 Soundside Road, Edenton
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare2
Map of Edenton
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 68°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 72°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 65°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 38°F | 3.5 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Edenton Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chowan County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Northeastern Regional Airport (EDE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Elizabeth City 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Ahoskie 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Camden 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Belhaven 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
- Suffolk 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Chesapeake 46 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cypress Landing 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bethel 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Greenville 54 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Tarboro 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Edenton2015, Tnewman39, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cupola House (1758), Harvey Harrison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Paul's Church, Edenton (Chowan County, North Carolina), Frances Benjamin Johnston, Public domain
- Edenton Cotton Mill, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pembroke Hall, Edenton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Barker House, Fall 2012, Leah Rucker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strawberry Hill at Edenton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hayes Manor 01, C.O. Greene, Public domain
- Wessington House, Edenton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lane House (1719), Harvey Harrison, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chowan County Courthouse, Leah Rucker, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edenton Lighthouse, Bethbrownebooks, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Edenton NFH aerial view 1 May 2015, USFWS, Public domain
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