Hertford County, North Carolina
Ahoskie Downtown Historic District
Ahoskie Historic District
Ahoskie School
Barnes, David A., House
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Brown, C. S., School Auditorium
Brown, Wiley and Jane Vann, House
Cedars, The
Columns, The
Cowper-Thompson House
Deane House
East End Historic District
Freeman House
Gray Gables
Hare Plantation House
Harrellsville Historic District
Jernigan, Roberts H., House
King-Casper-Ward-Bazemore House
Melrose
Mill Neck School
Mitchell, William, House
Mulberry Grove
Murfreesboro Historic District
Myrick House
Myrick-Yeates-Vaughan House
Newsome, James, House
Parker, King, House
Pleasant Plains School
Rea, William, Store
Riddick House
Roberts-Vaughan House
Thomas, Dr. Roscius P. and Mary Mitchell, House and Outbuildings
Vernon Place
Wheeler, John, House
Winton Historic District
4-H Club
Burning of Winton
Burning of Winton
Chowan Academy
Chowan University
David Collin Barnes
Dr. Walter Reed
Hertford County UDC Monument
Hertford County WWI Memorial
J. William Copeland
John H. Wheeler
John W. Moore
Lafayette
Murfree House
Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Veterans Monument
Potecasi Creek
Richard J. Gatling
Robert Lee Van
Stanley Winborne
During the American Revolutionary War, Hertford County played a significant role in the fight for independence. Its residents fought bravely in battles such as the Battle of Guilford Court House and the Battle of Camden. The county also served as a crucial supply route for the Continental Army.
In the mid-19th century, Hertford County experienced significant growth and development with the construction of the Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad. This brought new opportunities for trade and commerce, leading to the growth of towns such as Winton and Murfreesboro. Agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cotton, became a major economic driver for the county.
The 20th century brought about significant changes to Hertford County. The county faced the challenges of the Great Depression, but also saw advancements in infrastructure and education. Hertford County Memorial Hospital, now known as Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital, was established in the mid-1940s, providing much-needed healthcare services to the community. Today, Hertford County continues to thrive as a blend of rural traditions and modern development, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, education, and community.
Overall, Hertford County's history is marked by resilience, progress, and a strong sense of community, shaping it into the vibrant county it is today.
Brief timeline of the history of Hertford County, North Carolina:
- 1663 - Hertford County is established as a precinct of Albemarle County.
- 1729 - Hertford County becomes a county in its own right.
- 1861-1865 - Hertford County residents participate in the American Civil War.
- 1881 - The county seat is moved from Murfreesboro to Winton.
- 1909 - Bears Bridge, a historic swing bridge, is constructed.
- 1941-1945 - Hertford County contributes to World War II efforts.
- 1968 - The Chowan University's Bertie campus is built in Murfreesboro.
- 1987 - The Murfreesboro Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1999 - Hertford County High School is established.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Hertford County, North Carolina.