Episode 2 of 3

Designation as County Seat

When: 1722
Where: Edenton, North Carolina
Part of: Incorporation of Edenton as County Seat and De Facto Capital

Edenton was designated as the county seat of Chowan County in 1722, a role it has continued to hold.

In 1722, Edenton was officially designated as the county seat of Chowan County. The source confirms that it has continued to be the county seat since that designation.

Sources

Chowan County, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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