New Hanover County is the county seat to Wilmington, North Carolina.   New Hanover County real estate is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.  New Hanover County is home to the historically-rich city of Wilmington and the relaxing seaside towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach.

The County of New Hanover is not just a great place in which to live or visit.  The North Carolina Department of Commerce says New Hanover County is a great place in which to do business.  Tourism, film production and the service and retail sectors are the engines that power the local economy.

The History of New Hanover County
Formed in 1729, New Hanover County originated as part of Bath County.  New Hanover County real estate has gone through several incarnations as part of different counties and eventually sectioned off to become what is currently known as New Hanover County.  The county saw heavy fighting during the closing battles of the Civil War.  The New Hanover County city of Wilmington is where Jim Crow laws were established.  The segregation of blacks and whites in all public places continued until the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.  New Hanover County's efforts to preserve its historical buildings starting in the 1970s is what has attracted the movie and television industries to film here, as well as being the backdrop for many commercials.

New Hanover County Schools
Residents of New Hanover County are served by the New Hanover County School District.  There are 21 elementary schools, seven middle schools and four high schools operating on New Hanover real estate.

The University of North Carolina operates a campus in Wilmington.  UNC is considered the best public university in the south.

Things to See and Do in New Hanover County
The WWII battleship, USS North Carolina, is permanently docked in Wilmington's port.  Every summer evening, the USS North Carolina puts on "the Immortal Showboat" show, a unique telling of the battleship's history using lights, sounds, visual effects and spoken word.

New Hanover County hosts several festivals throughout the year.  Wilmington's Piney Woods Festival provides an outlet for local musicians, storytellers and artisans.  Riverfest is held over two days in downtown Wilmington that offers festival goers live entertainment, food, arts and crafts.  The Cape Fear Jazz Appreciation Society promotes an appreciation for jazz by putting on several live shows year-round.

In addition to the many festivals in the county, there are many parks, golf courses, fishing areas, beaches, surf sites, museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy.

With its top notch schools, peaceful surroundings and neighborly residents, you won't find a better place to call home than New Hanover County real estate.