The
Gardens of Eden
North Carolina
By Pat Mestern
Historic
Edenton is located on the Albermarle Sound in the state of North Carolina.
Today's thriving community, situated on the Sound's Edenton Bay, was
first laid out as a town-site in 1712. The settlement was incorporated
in 1722 making it the second oldest community in North Carolina. Edenton's
golden age fell in the decades preceding the Revolutionary War when
its docks were bustling with ships from the West Indies, Africa, England
and the Colonies. As other ports developed, Edenton became a quiet backwater
community, a fact that probably attributed to most of the town's historic
buildings being saved from the ravages of twentieth century development.
Today,
Edenton enjoys the status as one of the most architecturally intact
historic towns on the eastern seaboard of North Carolina. Its buildings
include examples of Jacobean, Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian
architectural styles. With its built heritage, beautiful gardens, vibrant
main street and friendly folk, this gem called Edenton is indeed worth
a visit, especially in the spring when dogwood, wisteria and azalea
turn the community into a true Garden of Eden.
IF YOU GO:
- For further information contact
Historic Edenton
P.O. Box 474
108 North Broad Street
Edenton, North Carolina, 27932
#1-252-482-2637
edentonshs@inteliport.com
- Information on the area and County are available at
Edenton and Chowan County Tourism Develpment Authority
116 East King Street
P.O Box 245
Edenton, North Carolina, 27932
#1-800-775-0111
www.edenton.com
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