National Register of Historic Places

Chowan County Courthouse

Chowan County Courthouse is a historic place in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000447.

Edenton, Chowan County, North CarolinaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000447★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Chowan County Courthouse
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About this place

What is Chowan County Courthouse?

The Chowan County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Edenton, the county seat of Chowan County, North Carolina. Built in 1767, it is one of the finest examples of public Georgian architecture in the American South. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

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Listing details

Name
Chowan County Courthouse
City
Edenton
County
Chowan County
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000447
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
36.06033, -76.60798
When was Chowan County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Chowan County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Chowan County Courthouse located?

Chowan County Courthouse is located in Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina at approximately 36.06033, -76.60798. See the map above.

Is Chowan County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Chowan County Courthouse is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.