Northampton County
… was formed in 1741 from Bertie County. Located in the NE section of the state, it is bounded by the state of Virginia and by Hertford, Bertie, Halifax, and Warren Counties. It was named for James Compton, Earl of Northampton (1687-1754). Area: 544 sq. mi. County seat: Jackson, with an elevation of 131 ft. Townships are Gaston, Jackson, Kirby, Oconeechee, Pleasant Hill, Rich Square, Roanoke, Seaboard, and Wiccacanee. Produces peanuts, corn, soybeans, chemicals, sorghum, cotton, hogs, livestock, lumber, apparel, sand, and gravel.
