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Hertford County is home of the Meherrin Indian Tribe, descendants of indigenous people who had inhabited the region for many centuries. After decades of encroachment by English colonists, the Tribe moved south from Virginia, where they settled in 1706 on a reservation abandoned by the Chowanoke. This six-square-mile reservation was at Parker's Ferry near the mouth of the Meherrin River. It was confirmed by a treaty of 1726. However, they were not able to keep the reservation lands.
The Tribe today has approximately 900 enrolled members, most living within 10–15 miles of the former reservation. The tribe is recognized by the state and is seeking Federal recognition. The Meherrin have an annual Pow Wow at the end of October.
The county was formed in 1759 and was named for Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Earl of Hertford, later 1st Marquess of Hertford.
Adjacent Counties
Towns & Townships
- Ahoskie
- Cofield
- Como
- Harrellsville
- Murfreesboro
- St. John's
- Winton (County Seat)
Cemeteries
Links
National Register of Historic Places
Historic Hertford County in Pictures
NC Estate Files - Hertford County
