North Carolina Counties

Mitchell County sits in the western part of North Carolina, bordering Tennessee. The Blue Ridge Mountains dominate the landscape here.

Montgomery County lies in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont region. The Uwharrie National Forest covers much of its land.

Moore County is in central North Carolina. Golfers come here year-round to Pinehurst, which has hosted multiple U.S. Open championships.

Nash County stretches across the upper coastal plain of eastern North Carolina. Agriculture mostly drives the local economy here.

New Hanover County occupies the southeastern corner of North Carolina. Wilmington is the county seat and has a historic district.

Northampton County sits in northeastern North Carolina, bordering Virginia. The Roanoke River defines its southern border.

Onslow County hugs the southern coast of North Carolina along the Atlantic Ocean. This county is where military culture meets coastal living.

Orange County sits in the Piedmont region of central North Carolina. Universities shape the culture here. Chapel Hill is home to UNC.

Pamlico County is located in eastern North Carolina, along the Pamlico Sound. Water is everywhere so fishing is a way of life here.

North Carolina along the Albemarle Sound. It’s sandwiched between the Pasquotank and Little Rivers. Elizabeth City is the county seat.

Pender County sits in the southeastern part of North Carolina, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Its pristine beaches attract tourists.

Perquimans County is in northeastern North Carolina next to the Albemarle Sound. The place is steeped in history with roots back to the 1600s.

Located in north-central North Carolina, Person County has a nice mix of rural and modern amenities. Roxboro serves as the county seat.

Pitt County is situated in the eastern part of North Carolina. Greenville, the county seat, is a cultural and economic powerhouse.

Nestled in the foothills of western North Carolina, Polk County is a nature lover’s paradise. It borders South Carolina.