Cities & Towns in Edgecombe County, NC
Edgecombe County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 50,829 inhabitants. The county was created 283 years ago in 1741. Its county seat is Tarboro.
There are 7 city/town in Edgecombe County, NC. The largest city of Edgecombe County is Tarboro with a population of 10,575. Other cities include, Princeville population 1,901, Pinetops population 1,221, Macclesfield population 423, Conetoe population 263
Tarboro
Tarboro, Town in North Carolina, United States
Princeville
Princeville, City in Illinois, United States of America
Pinetops
Pinetops, City in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Located in north-central North Carolina, Edgecombe County is home to several small communities that provide insights into the region’s history and heritage. Here are some highlights:
Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount is the largest city in Edgecombe County with around 57,000 residents. Located along the Tar River, it straddles Edgecombe and Nash counties. Key sites include the Rocky Mount Mills Historic District and the Douglas Block Historic District showcasing tobacco industry history.
Tarboro is a town located on the Tar River that serves as the county seat of Edgecombe County. It has a population around 11,000. Tarboro contains historic homes like the Pitt-Fleming House and Town Common Historic District. The town hosts cultural events at the Tarboro Music Hall.
Princeville is a town located along the Tar River in the northwest part of Edgecombe County. Founded by freed slaves in 1865, it claims the title of America’s oldest town incorporated by African Americans. Key sites include the Princeville Museum and St. Luke Christian Church.
Conetoe is a small unincorporated community in eastern Edgecombe County with roots tracing back to the 1700s. The Conetoe Family Life Center hosts community events and activities. Bethel AME Zion Church and Cemetery are local historical points of interest.
Pinetops is a town straddling Edgecombe and Wilson counties near the western edge of Edgecombe. It has around 1,300 residents. The area has agricultural heritage and natural areas like the Silver Creek Recreation Area.
Edgecombe County’s towns reflect diverse chapters in North Carolina’s history, from early settlement and slavery to freedmen's communities and the tobacco industry. Each town celebrates its unique heritage.
All Edgecombe County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edgecombe County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Conetoe | Human settlement in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America | 263 |
| Leggett | Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina | 54 |
| Macclesfield | Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States | 423 |
| Pinetops | City in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,221 |
| Princeville | City in Illinois, United States of America | 1,901 |
| Speed | Town of the United States | 74 |
| Tarboro | Town in North Carolina, United States | 10,575 |
