Chowan County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Chowan County - Chowan County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Chowan County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Chowan County located in the map, major cities in Chowan county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Chowan County, North Carolina

About Chowan County, North Carolina

Chowan County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Edenton. As per 2020 census, the population of Chowan County is 13722 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 233 sq mi (603 km2). Chowan County was established on 1668.

Facts about Chowan County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionNortheastern Coastal Plain / Eastern North Carolina
County SeatEdenton
Named AfterChowanoke Native American tribe
Established1668 (as Shaftesbury Precinct), county status 1739
Coordinates~36.13° N, 76.60° W
Total Area~233.65 sq mi
Land Area~172.66 sq mi
Water Area~60.99 sq mi
Population (2020)~13,708
Estimated Population (2024)~13,891
Population Density~79 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesEdenton, Arrowhead Beach, Cape Colony, Chowan Beach, Rockyhock, Selwin, Tyner
Main IndustriesTourism, Agriculture, Services, Local commerce
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 17, NC Highway 32, NC Highway 94
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForHistoric Edenton & waterfront, Albemarle Sound, colonial architecture & coastal heritage
Websitehttps://www.chowancounty-nc.gov

Top Attractions in Chowan County, North Carolina

  • Edenton Historic District – Colonial homes and waterfront.
  • Edenton Bay – Scenic harbor views.
  • Penelope Barker House – Revolutionary history site.
  • Barker House Welcome Center – Local history exhibits.
  • Chowan River – Boating and fishing.
  • Edenton Bay Waterfront Park – Walking paths and views.
  • James Iredell House – Historic colonial home.
  • Cupola House – National Historic Landmark.
  • Edenton Tea Party Marker – Historic monument.
  • Colonial Waterfront Park – Open green space.

Cities & Towns in Chowan County, North Carolina

Edenton, Tyner, Ryland, Gliden, Rocky Hock