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Perquimans County (/ p ɜːr ˈ k w ɪ m ə n z / pur-KWIM-unz) [2] is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,005. [3] Its county seat is Hertford. [4] The Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity facility is located in Perquimans County.
6 days ago · Perquimans County will hold three Public Hearings on Monday, December 2, 2024, in the Meeting Room of the Perquimans County Library located at 514 S. Church Street, Hertford, North Carolina. The Public Hearings are scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. and will continue as time permits.
Established in 1668, Perquimans is home to the oldest colonial structure in North Carolina, and its seat of government is Hertford. “The land of beautiful women,” Perquimans County was once home to the Yeopim and Weapemeoc.
Feb 15, 2022 · Welcome to Perquimans County, NCGenWeb! Perquimans, meaning “Land of Beautiful Women,” was named by its earliest inhabitants, the Yeopim Indians, a branch of the family of Algonquians. Perquimans included the land between the Yeopim River and Little River; at its greatest extent, it reached from the Virginia border to the Alligator River.
2 days ago · Perquimans is one of the older counties in the state, and its county seat, Hertford, was incorporated in 1758, making it one of the older towns in North Carolina.
Perquimans County, located in the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina, was formed in 1679 and originally called Berkeley Precinct of Albemarle County; it was later renamed for the Perquimans Indians of the area. It is partially bordered by the Albemarle Sound.
Sep 6, 2022 · Read on for the ultimate history lover’s guide to exploring, dining, and shopping in Perquimans County. Discover Yeopim tribe artifacts at the Perquimans County History Museum. Photography courtesy of Visit Perquimans.
Perquimans County is a member of North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. © 2024 Perquimans County, NC • P.O. Box 45 • Hertford, NC, 27944
Welcome to Perquimans County, where pure southern hospitality calls you to reconnect with what feeds your soul. Explore 400 years of history and 100 miles of shoreline along with local fare and culture that you won't find anywhere else in the world.
Apr 1, 2020 · Perquimans County, North Carolina. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
