Starting Point & South Broad Street
Penelope Barker House Welcome Center
Construction of the original section is dated to 1762. The house was expanded in 1782. Further expansion was done in the mid-1840s.
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Construction of the original section is dated to 1762. The house was expanded in 1782. Further expansion was done in the mid-1840s.
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1886 Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is believed to be the last original screw piling lighthouses. It has a long and interesting history that is too lengthy to cover during the Trolley Tour.
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The Lighthouse is believed to be the last original screw piling lighthouses. It has a long and interesting history that is too lengthy to cover during the Trolley Tour.
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Chowan Arts Council
The Chowan Arts Council is a member-supported, non-profit organization whose mission is to sponsor, encourage, and create opportunities for the participation in — and appreciation of — the visual, literary, and performing arts in Chowan County.
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The Chowan Arts Council is a member-supported, non-profit organization whose mission is to sponsor, encourage, and create opportunities for the participation in — and appreciation of — the visual, literary, and performing arts in Chowan County.
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1758 Cupola House - A National Historic Landmark
For over 250 years, the Cupola House has stood watch over the Edenton Bay. Built in 1758 by Francis Corbin, land agent for John Carteret, Earl of Granville; one of the last of the famous Lords Proprietors. Granville, in the 17th century, acquired vast territories south of Virginia from King Charles II.
Over its lifetime it has seen good times and not so good times.
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For over 250 years, the Cupola House has stood watch over the Edenton Bay. Built in 1758 by Francis Corbin, land agent for John Carteret, Earl of Granville; one of the last of the famous Lords Proprietors. Granville, in the 17th century, acquired vast territories south of Virginia from King Charles II.
Over its lifetime it has seen good times and not so good times.
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Josephine Napoleon Leary Building
An impressive triple-story building, erected in 1894 as a rental property owned by Josephine Napoleon Leary. It stands today as a busy commercial property and as a testament to an impressive woman.
An impressive triple-story building, erected in 1894 as a rental property owned by Josephine Napoleon Leary. It stands today as a busy commercial property and as a testament to an impressive woman.
South Broad Street & Town Shopping
Downtown Edenton's friendly merchants offer many shopping opportunities.
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Downtown Edenton's friendly merchants offer many shopping opportunities.
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Dining
Edenton offers many choices for dining, ranging from quick and light to leisurely and sophisticated.
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Edenton offers many choices for dining, ranging from quick and light to leisurely and sophisticated.
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