Princeville in Edgecombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Welcome to Princeville
Town Limit
Home of historic Freedom Hill
Erected by Town of Princeville, North Carolina.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 35° 53.579′ N, 77° 31.934′ W. Marker is in Princeville, North Carolina, in Edgecombe County. It is on South Main Street (North Carolina Route 33) north of Mutual Boulevard (U.S. 258), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 S Main St, Tarboro NC 27886, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hurricane Floyd (within shouting distance of this marker); Quigless Clinic-Hospital (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); George H. White (approx. 0.2 miles away); Freedom Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington Visit (approx. Ό mile away); Knights of Labor (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Charters of Freedom (approx. 0.3 miles away); Courthouse Square (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princeville.
Also see . . . Town of Princeville site. The Town of Princeville prominently displays its history on the main page of its site:
Welcome to(Submitted on December 28, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)Princeville, North Carolina!
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Nestled along the banks of the beautiful Tar River, Princeville is a charming town rich in history, culture, and community spirit. Founded in 1885, it holds the distinction of being one of the first African American towns incorporated in the United States. Our vibrant community is known for its resilience, warmth, and commitment to preserving its unique heritage.
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3. Town of Princeville Seal
This is the official motto as reproduced from the town seal:
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1885
Town of
Princeville
North
Carolina
Oldest town chartered
by Blacks in America
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 28, 2025.
