Featuring 18th and early 19th century history, North Carolina's second oldest town Edenton was one of the fledgling nation's chief political, cultural, and commercial centers. The state's first colonial capital, it was established in the late 17th century and incorporated in 1722. Once its second largest port, Edenton provided slaves with a means of escape via the Maritime Underground Railroad before Emancipation. Today it features an extensive historic district with architectural styles spanning 250 years, such as the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse National Historic Landmark.
Historic Edenton Information
Contact Us
Historic Edenton
108 N. Broad St.
Edenton, N.C. 27932
Phone: (252) 482-2637
Email: edenton@ncdcr.gov
Tourism Development Authority
P.O. Box 245
108 N. Broad St
Edenton, N.C. 27932
Phone: (800) 775-0111 or (252) 482-3400
Also, be sure to visit the web site for Edenton's historic 1758 Cupola House.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Closed state holidays November-March and open state holidays April-October..