Pender County

Pender County is an administrative division in southeastern North Carolina that encompasses coastal areas alongside inland regions with forests, rivers, and wetlands. The county combines both developed communities and natural landscapes across its territory.

The county was established in 1875 from territory that formerly belonged to New Hanover County and was named after William Dorsey Pender, a Confederate general during the Civil War. This creation reflected the reorganization of administrative boundaries in the region following the war.

Students in Pender County attend educational programs through the county school system, which maintains multiple facilities across different communities.

The county seat of Burgaw serves as the main center for government services and administrative functions throughout the region. Visitors can find official offices and local resources there for information about county operations.

The area contains Moores Creek National Battlefield, where a significant engagement during the American Revolution took place and influenced the course of the war in the region. This site attracts those interested in military history of the early nation.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1875

Capital city: Burgaw

Shares border with: Duplin County, Onslow County, New Hanover County, Brunswick County, Columbus County, Bladen County, Sampson County

Website: http://pendercountync.gov

GPS coordinates: 34.51000,-77.89000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:35