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Hertford County Map, North Carolina

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Hertford County, North Carolina

Hertford Location Map North Carolina

Hertford County lies in the northeastern part of North Carolina, bordering Virginia. It’s a place steeped in history. Winton, the county seat, is one of the oldest towns in the state.

Chowan University is the oldest Baptist school in North Carolina. You can find it right here in Murfreesboro. The county played a role in the Underground Railroad.

While the Meherrin River forms its western border, Chowan River carves out the eastern boundary. The county has survived fires and floods. Hertford County is also known for its agriculture with peanuts and cotton as major crops.

CategoryDetails
County NameHertford County
County SeatWinton
PopulationApproximately 23,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesWinton, Ahoskie, Cofield, Murfreesboro
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 158, U.S. Route 13
FIPS Code37-091
Total Area359 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesSouthampton County, Virginia (North), Gates County (East), Chowan County (Southeast), Bertie County (South), Northampton County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.2971° N, 77.0941° W
EtymologyNamed after Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford
Major LandmarksRoanoke-Chowan Heritage Center, Winton Historic District
WebsiteHertford County Website

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