Edenton, North Carolina, USA

Edenton is a town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States. It is the county seat of Chowan County. Edenton is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region. In recent years Edenton has become a popular retirement location and a destination for heritage tourism.

Edenton is a small unique town known for its authentic 18th, 19th and early 20th century architecture and the stories about the people behind these public buildings and homes. It played a key role in the development of the colonies, the state and the nation. Take time to stop in at the famous River Forest Inn and the Belhaven Memorial Museum with its most fascinating and unique collection of items including Civil War guns, old coins, and preserved oil paintings.

Things to see and do

* River Forest Inn
* Belhaven Memorial Museum
* Cupola House
* 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse
* Barker House

General information

Cruise Season – May - Nov
Currency – US Dollar (US$)
Language – English
Land Area - 13.0 sq. km’s
Population – 5,000 approx
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1

Transport Links – Edenton is accessible by air via Raleigh and Norfolk airports.