Hertford, NC

united states

Hertford, the Perquimans County seat, sits along the river in northeastern North Carolina's coastal plain. US Highway 17 is the main route, connecting to Elizabeth City 15 miles south and continuing toward Virginia. State Route 37 runs east-west through town. The area features typical southeastern weather with mild winters and humid summers. The 1825 Perquimans County Courthouse anchors downtown with its Federal-style architecture.