Winton, North Carolina facts for kids
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Winston, North Carolina
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U.S. Post Office and former U.S. Post Office in Winton
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Location of Winton, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Hertford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 629 |
| • Density | 747.92/sq mi (288.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27986
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-75080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406906 |
Winton is a small town in North Carolina, United States. It is the main town, also called the county seat, of Hertford County. The town is led by a Mayor and five Council members. In 2020, about 629 people lived there.
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History of Winton
Winton became the main town of Hertford County in 1766. It has been an important place ever since.
During the American Civil War, in 1862, Union soldiers led by Colonel Rush C. Hawkins burned down the town. This was a difficult time for Winton.
Some of Winton's oldest buildings show off beautiful styles like Italianate and Queen Anne from the 1800s. These buildings are part of the Winton Historic District.
In the 1920s, Winton got new connections! A highway (now US Highway 13) linked it to Ahoskie in 1924. A year later, a steel bridge was built over the Chowan River. This was the first bridge of its kind in the county.
Important historical places in Winton include the C. S. Brown School Auditorium, Gray Gables, and the King Parker House. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places because they are very important to the town's history.
Geography of Winton
Winton is a small town, covering about 2.3 square kilometers (0.89 square miles) of land. It is located in Hertford County, North Carolina.
People Living in Winton
In 2020, there were 629 people living in Winton. There were 291 households and 192 families in the town.
The people living in Winton come from different backgrounds:
- About 28% were White (not Hispanic).
- About 60% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 3% were Native American.
- A small number were Pacific Islander.
- About 3.5% were from other or mixed races.
- About 4.6% were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Winton
Students in Winton are served by the Hertford County Public Schools system. Many high school students go to Hertford County High School in Ahoskie.
Winton is also home to:
- C. S. Brown High School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
- The Alternative Learning Program
Famous People from Winton
- Sherman Jones: He was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball and later became a politician in Kansas.
- Thad Eure: He was a politician who served as the North Carolina Secretary of State for a very long time, from 1936 to 1989. He holds the record for the longest time serving as an elected official in the United States!
Images for kids
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U.S. Post Office and former U.S. Post Office in Winton
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Location of Winton, North Carolina
See also
In Spanish: Winton (Carolina del Norte) para niños
