Edenton, North Carolina is one of the most beautifully preserved colonial towns in America — a Chowan County waterfront community offering extraordinary 18th-century architecture, stunning Albemarle Sound recreation, and a genuinely rewarding historic district.
The Chowan County Courthouse — built in 1767 and still in use — is a National Historic Landmark delivering a rare and remarkable glimpse into colonial Georgian architecture and craftsmanship. Albemarle Sound offers excellent fishing, boating, and breathtaking waterfront views.
For architecture, the Cupola House is an extraordinary 1758 Jacobean masterpiece with beautifully maintained gardens and guided tours that bring colonial life vividly to life.