Six Historic North Carolina Maps
Illustrating the Formation of
Edgecombe County

NCGenWeb Edgecombe County Page
Victoria Proctor, 1997-2000


MAP ONE:
North Carolina in 1739 before Edgecombe County was created.

NC 1739

MAP TWO:
This map shows Edgecombe County as it was first created in 1741 from
its parent, Bertie County.
Note there were no western boundaries.

NC 1741

MAP THREE:
This map shows Edgecombe County in 1746 after the western side
was closed off and Granville County was formed.

NC 1746

MAP FOUR:
This map shows Edgecombe County in 1758 after part of the northern section was taken to form Halifax County.

NC 1758

MAP FIVE:
This map shows Edgecombe County in 1777 after it was split again and the western part became Nash County.

NC 1777

MAP SIX:
This map shows Edgecombe County in 1855 after more territory was taken to form part of the new Wilson County. This is the shape of Edgecombe County today.

NC 1855

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These maps were supplied through the generosity of Gold Bug Historic Maps & Software.  Visit their website at http://www.goldbug.com for historic map reproductions, downloadable maps, product info & demos, links to US and Canadian Geographic Servers and other interesting sites.

Special thanks to Art Lassagne for his help!

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