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The county was formed in 1760, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until January 1, 1761. It was named for William Pitt the Elder, who was then Secretary of State for the Southern Department and Leader of the House of Commons. William Pitt was an English statesman and orator, born in London, England. He studied at Oxford University and in 1731 joined the army. Pitt led the young "Patriot" Whigs and in 1756 became secretary of state, where he was a pro-freedom speaker in British Colonial government. He served as Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1766–68.
Adjacent Counties
- Martin County
- Beaufort County
- Craven County
- Lenoir County
- Greene County
- Wilson County
- Edgecombe County
Cities, Towns, Townships & Communities
Arthur | Ayden | Bell Arthur | Bell's Fork | Belvoir | Bethel | Black Jack | Carolina | Chicod | Falkland | Farmville | Fountain | Greenville (County Seat) | Grifton | Grimesland | House | Pactolus | Simpson | Stokes | Swift Creek | Winterville
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National Register of Historic Places
Pitt County Historical Society
