Episode 3 of 3
Service as Provincial Capital
- When
- 1722–1743
- Where
- Edenton, North Carolina
Edenton served as the capital of the Province of North Carolina from 1722 to 1743, housing the governor's residence.
During this period, the governor established his official residence in Edenton. Sources disagree on whether it was the first or second capital, noting it lacked other governmental functions. The capital moved to Brunswick in 1743.
Sources
- Edenton, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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