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 Pender County is conveniently located in attractive southeastern North Carolina. It's easily accessible from Interstate 40, which runs through the center of the county, and from U.S. primary highways 17 and 117.Pender County is a wonderful town for anyone seeking a relaxed, family oriented place to set down roots. It's beautiful beaches are a popular destination for visitors on vacation. The unspoiled rivers, bountiful woodlands, and friendly communities make it a very attractive stop, within a day's drive of both the Northeast and Florida. Natural beauty and temperate climate are two of Pender County's greatest assets. Thick woodlands are filled with lofty pines and ancient hardwood. Wildflowers grow along the roadsides while cultivated plant life seems to thrive in private lawns and gardens. Warm weather begins in early spring and usually continues through November, which means that the county enjoys a long growing season, and that residents as well as vacationers can participate in outdoor activities almost year round. |
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Census Report 2000 |
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Population |
Median Household Income |
Median Family Income |
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41,082 |
$35,902 |
$41,633 |
| The History of Pender County - Pender County was formed in 1874 from New Hanover County. It was named for William Dorsey Pender of Edgecombe County, a Confederate general mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg. It is in the southeastern section of the State and is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Sampson, Duplin and Onslow counties. The present land area is 870.76 square miles and the 1990 population was 28,855. he county commissioners were ordered to hold their first meeting at Rocky Point. The act provided for the establishment of the town of Cowan as the county seat. In 1877 an act was passed repealing that section of the law relative to the town, and another law was enacted whereby the qualified voters were to vote on the question of moving the county seat to South Washington or any other place which the majority of the voters designated. Whatever place was selected, the town should be called Stanford. In 1879 Stanford was changed to Burgaw, which was by that law incorporated. Pender County is the county seat. |
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| Townships The county is divided into ten townships: Burgaw, Canetuck, Caswell, Columbia, Grady, Holly, Long Creek, Rocky Point, Topsail and Union.
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