New Hanover County, County in North Carolina, United States.
New Hanover County encompasses 849 square kilometers of southeastern North Carolina, with 334 square kilometers covered by water bodies and coastal areas.
The county, established in 1729 during the colonial period, was named after the House of Hanover, which ruled Great Britain at that time.
The county seat of Wilmington functions as a regional center, hosting theaters, museums, and educational institutions that serve the southeastern North Carolina population.
New Hanover County maintains multiple public beaches, parks, and recreational facilities, connected by an extensive network of roads and public transportation.
Three beach communities within the county borders - Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach - provide different coastal experiences throughout the year.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1729
Capital city: Wilmington
Shares border with: Pender County, Brunswick County
Website: https://nhcgov.com
GPS coordinates: 34.18000,-77.86000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
USS North Carolina
10.7 km
Fort Fisher
23.8 km
Orton Plantation
15.5 km
Bald Head Light
36.5 km
Brunswick Town
17.5 km
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
10 km
North Carolina Baptist Assembly
35.3 km
Fort Johnston
32.6 km
Fort Anderson
17.5 km
Carolina Beach State Park
15.2 km
Fort Caswell Historic District
35.7 km
Confederate Memorial
10 km
Fort Fisher State Recreation Area
25.9 km
St. Mary Catholic Church
9.6 km
St. Philip's Church, Brunswick Town
17.4 km
Cotton Exchange of Wilmington
10.6 km
Price Creek Light
29.7 km
Poplar Grove
17.9 km
Temple of Israel
9.9 km
Murchison Building
10.4 km
Wilmington Historic District
10.4 km
Thalian Hall
10.2 km
The George Davis Monument
10 km
Cape Fear Museum
9.5 km
Airlie Gardens
5 km
St. James Episcopal Church
10 km
Cameron Art Museum
5.1 km
Alton Lennon Federal Building and Courthouse
10.3 kmReviews
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