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Built in 1767, The Chowan County Courthouse is a wonderful specimen of 18th-century Georgian architecture with sloped roofs, tall windows, a centrally positioned clock tower, and arched entrances. Once the seat of the county of Chowan, this heritage structure was designated as a National Historic Landmark in the year 1970. The courthouse is open to the public for tours.

A prime example of a combination of Federal and Georgian styles of architecture, James Iredell House was built in 1776 by renowned Supreme Court judge James Iredell. Sr. The design of the house adheres to an 'L' shape formation that includes the main portion of the structure, flanked by a lower-positioned block. The site includes a carriage house, schoolhouse, dairy, kitchen and a smokehouse. They are all well preserved and maintained from the time of its construction. The house is currently under the ownership of The Historic Society of Edenton and functions as a house museum. There are special guided tours offered for detailed explanations about its history and heritage. If you are fascinated by historical sites and houses, you should visit the James Iredell House.