Edenton, NC Photos

Architecture

The long and proud history of Edenton is represented by a building tradition, in both town and countryside, that is unrivaled in North Carolina.

This remarkable architectural legacy ranges from humble farmhouses to well-known antebellum plantation homes scattered throughout Chowan County.

The town’s Historic District is bordered by the waters of Edenton Bay and envelops a bustling downtown business district. One of Edenton’s most distinctive architectural features is a dense grid system that offers a wide variety of architectural styles in the same neighborhood.

  • Hayes Plantation, Edenton NC

    Hayes Plantation, 1814

  • Mount Auburn, Edenton NC

    Mount Auburn, 1818

  • Mulberry Hill, Edenton, North Carolina

    Mulberry Hill, 1798

  • Greenfield, Edenton NC

    Greenfield, 1752

  • The Speight House, Edenton, North Carolina

    Speight House, 1900

  • Beverly Hall, Edenton NC

    Beverly Hall, 1810

  • Wessington, Edenton, North Carolina

    Wessington, 1850

  • Pembroke Hall, Edenton NC

    Pembroke Hall, 1850

  • Millen-Hathaway Frances House, Edenton, North Carolina

    Millen-Hathaway-Francis House, 1775

  • Historic Home, Edenton NC

    John R. Wheeler House, 1901

  • Edenton Cotton Mill Village home

    Edenton Cotton Mill Village Cottage, 1900

Architecture

The long and proud history of Edenton is represented by a building tradition, in both town and countryside, that is unrivaled in North Carolina.

This remarkable architectural legacy ranges from humble farmhouses to well-known antebellum plantation homes scattered throughout Chowan County.

The town’s Historic District is bordered by the waters of Edenton Bay and envelops a bustling downtown business district. One of Edenton’s most distinctive architectural features is a dense grid system that offers a wide variety of architectural styles in the same neighborhood.