Hertford, North Carolina facts for kids
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Hertford, North Carolina
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Location of Hertford, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Perquimans | |
| Incorporated | 1758 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,934 | |
| • Density | 675.99/sq mi (260.96/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
27930, 27944
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| Area code(s) | 252 | |
| FIPS code | 37-30900 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405821 | |
Hertford is a town in North Carolina, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Perquimans County. In 2020, about 1,934 people lived there. Hertford is located in a part of North Carolina known as the Inner Banks. It is also part of the larger Hampton Roads area. The town is named after Hertford, England.
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History of Hertford
Hertford became an official town in 1758. It was chosen as the county seat for Perquimans County. The area was first home to the Yeopim Indians. Records show that a Yeopim chief sold land near the river in 1662.
One of the oldest brick buildings in North Carolina is in Hertford. It is called the Newbold-White House. Scientists have used tree rings to figure out that it was built in 1730.
In the early 1900s, Hertford was a busy town for cutting and selling wood. The nearby river helped move the wood. There used to be a special floating bridge across the river. When a boat needed to pass, parts of the bridge would unhook and float out of the way. After the boat passed, the bridge was pulled back into place. Today, there is a modern swing bridge that turns to let boats through.
Hertford is also famous as the hometown of Catfish Hunter. He was a very well-known baseball pitcher. Another famous person, disc jockey Wolfman Jack, is buried nearby. His record company is still in Hertford.
Many historic places in Hertford are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Church of the Holy Trinity, Cove Grove, and the Perquimans County Courthouse.
Geography and Location
Hertford covers an area of about 2.7 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The town is located about 125 miles (201 kilometers) northeast of Raleigh. It is also about 47 miles (76 kilometers) southwest of Norfolk.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 369 | — | |
| 1870 | 486 | — | |
| 1880 | 661 | 36.0% | |
| 1890 | 733 | 10.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,382 | 88.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,841 | 33.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,704 | −7.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,914 | 12.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,959 | 2.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,096 | 7.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,068 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,023 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,941 | −4.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,105 | 8.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,070 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,143 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,912 | −10.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,925 | −10.2% | |
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Hertford's Population in 2020
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 956 | 49.43% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 790 | 40.85% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 91 | 4.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 | 4.71% |
In 2020, the town of Hertford had 1,934 people. There were 1,045 households and 612 families living there.
Getting Around Hertford
Hertford is served by U.S. Route 17. This road connects the town to Edenton in the south and Elizabeth City in the north. There is also a special business route of US 17. It links Hertford to the nearby town of Winfall and crosses the Perquimans River.
North Carolina Highway 37 also goes through Hertford. It shares the same path as US 17 for a part of the way.
For public transportation, there is a bus service called the Inter-County Public Transportation Authority (ICPTA). It provides rides in Hertford and nearby counties.
Schools in Hertford
Hertford is part of the Perquimans County Schools system.
- Hertford Grammar School teaches students in grades 3 to 5.
- Perquimans County High School is for students in grades 9 to 12.
Other county schools in Winfall serve students from pre-kindergarten to grade 2 and grades 6 to 8.
Main Industry
The main industry in the Hertford area is farming, also known as agriculture.
Famous People from Hertford
- Beulah Burke and Lillie Burke: Sisters who helped start the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
- Edward "Little Buster" Forehand: A musician who played soul and blues music.
- Jim "Catfish" Hunter: A famous baseball pitcher. He was an 8-time All-Star and won the World Series 5 times. He is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Abe Manley: A sports executive.
- Harry Skinner: A politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for North Carolina.
- Louise Nixon Sutton: A mathematician.
See also
In Spanish: Hertford (Carolina del Norte) para niños
