Chowan County Courthouse, photographed by Ted Buckner
Historic Site

Chowan Courthouse

Built in 1767, the Chowan County Courthouse is one of the oldest operating courthouses in the country and still serves the North Carolina Supreme Court to this day.

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Know Before You Go

The Chowan County Courthouse, in Edenton, is still in active use to this day. Please be respectful and mindful of its active status as a courthouse within the North Carolina Supreme Court system when exploring the grounds.

Operating Hours

Dawn - Dusk

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