Warren County, North Carolina
Browne, Mary Ann, House
Buck Spring Plantation
Buxton Place
Chapel of the Good Shepherd
Cherry Hill
Coleman-White House
Dalkeith
Duke, Green, House
Elgin
Hawkins, William J., House
Hebron Methodist Church
Lake O'Woods
Liberia School
Reedy Rill
Shady Oaks
Skinner, Dr. Charles and Susan, House and Outbuildings
Sledge-Hayley House
Thornton, Mansfield, House
Tusculum
Warren County Fire Tower
Warren County Training School
Warrenton Historic District
Watson, John, House
Williams Jr., Solomon and Kate, House
Admiral Kirk Donald
Annie Carter Lee
Benjamin Hawkins
Bragg Home
Bute County
Courthouse
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Horace Greeley
Jacob Holt House
Jacob W. Holt
James Turner
Jethro Sumner
John A. Hyman
John H. Kerr
John Hall
John Watson House
John White
Nathaniel Macon
Nathaniel Macon
New Deal Art in Warrenton
PCB Protests
Shocco Springs
Trading Path
Waddill Brick Store
Warrenton Male Academy
Weldon Edwards
William Miller
World Wars I and II Memorial
"Bridle Creek"
In the 18th century, Warren County flourished as a significant tobacco producer, with many plantations dotting the landscape. The county's strategic location on the Roanoke River also contributed to its economic growth, as it became an important transportation hub for both goods and people. Warren County was officially established in 1779 and named after Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War hero.
During the Civil War, Warren County experienced the effects of the conflict, with both Union and Confederate forces occupying the area at different times. Like much of the South, the county suffered significant economic and social upheaval during this time, with many plantations destroyed and the institution of slavery abolished.
In the years following the Civil War, Warren County faced challenges of reconstruction but was able to gradually rebuild its economy through agriculture, manufacturing, and trade. Today, Warren County is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, with attractions such as Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake, and picturesque small towns like Warrenton.
Brief timeline of the history of Warren County, North Carolina:
- 1584: The area now known as Warren County is part of the Roanoke Colony established by Sir Walter Raleigh.
- 1663: The English crown grants the land to eight Lords Proprietors.
- 1722: The area becomes part of Edgecombe County.
- 1741: Bute County is formed, including the present-day Warren County.
- 1764: The county is renamed Warren County in honor of Joseph Warren, a Revolutionary War hero.
- 1779: Thomas Eaton establishes the first permanent settlement in the county.
- 1796: Warrenton is established as the county seat.
- 1819: Nathaniel Macon, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, becomes the first U.S. Senator from Warren County.
- 1830s: Warren County experiences an economic boom due to the introduction of tobacco farming.
- 1861: The Civil War begins, and many residents of Warren County join the Confederate Army.
- 1878: The Warren Female Institute, later renamed John Graham High School, opens in Warrenton.
- 1920s: The tobacco market crashes, leading to a decline in the county's agricultural economy.
- 1973: Kerr Lake, a reservoir on the Roanoke River, is completed and becomes a popular recreational area.
- 1999: The Warren County Armory and Residences in Warrenton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Warren County, North Carolina.