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Edenton is a town in Chowan County.
It is the county seat.
The community was named after Charles Eden, colonial governor.
The latitude of Edenton is 36.044N. The longitude is -76.613W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 13 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 4,981.
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$25,241National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Edenton demographic reports
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· Queen Anne's Creek
Busy port until the Dismal Swamp Canal opened in 1830. The pirate Blackbeard made frequent stops here
Local women gathered in 1774 and pledged to boycott tea and other British goods
- Chowan County Fair - Sept. 25-29, 2007
- Music & Water Festival - June 16, 2007
- Hog Fest - April 27-28, 2007
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5% of Edenton residents report German ancestry, and 5% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Edenton ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Edenton was $13,264, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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21% of Edenton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Chowan County Fair - Sept. 25-29, 2007
- Music & Water Festival - June 16, 2007
- Hog Fest - April 27-28, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
Edenton festival web sites:
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Historic districts in Edenton include Edenton Historic District ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Edenton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $279. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $906.
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Libraries in Edenton include Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library ... View libraries
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Chowan County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Edenton political report.
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The average commute time for Edenton workers is 23 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Edenton include Super 8.
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