NORTHAMPTON COUNTY was formed in 1741 from Bertie. It was named in honor of
Lord Compton, Earl of Northampton. It is in the northeastern section of
North Carolina astride the state's Coastal Plain and Piedmont
regions. It is bounded by the State of Virginia and Halifax, Bertie and Hertford counties. The present land area is 533.49 square miles and the 1990 population was 20,798. In 1806 Atherton was established as the courthouse. Jackson is currently the county seat.
Northampton County is number one in
peanut production in the state of North Carolina and number two in
cotton production. Agri-business accounts for approximately half of
the revenues generated by local business. The principle types of
farm products are: peanuts, cotton, broilers, and hogs. (NC Encyclopedia)
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