Pitt County, Administrative county in eastern North Carolina, US
Pitt County spans 655 square miles of land intersected by numerous waterways including Contentnea Creek, Swift Creek, and the Tar River.
The county received its name in 1760 from William Pitt the Elder, who served as Secretary of State for the Southern Department in British government.
East Carolina University and Pitt Community College contribute to the educational foundation of the county's 170,243 residents recorded in 2020.
The Leroy James Farmers Market provides local agricultural products and hosts special holiday markets throughout the calendar year.
The county operates a Behavioral Health Treatment Court system that presents alternatives to standard probation for qualifying individuals.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1760
Capital city: Greenville
Shares border with: Martin County, Beaufort County, Craven County, Lenoir County, Greene County, Wilson County, Edgecombe County
Website: http://pittcountync.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.59000,-77.38000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45
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