Map of Pitt County, North Carolina

Pitt County is a county located in the inner banks (northeastern part) of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 170,243, making it the fourteenth-most populous county in North Carolina. Its county seat is Greenville.

Pitt County comprises the Greenville, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. As one of the fastest-growing centers in the state, the county has seen a population boom since 1990.

Pitt County overview:
Name:Pitt County
FIPS code:37-147
State:North Carolina
Founded:1760
Named for:William Pitt the Elder
Seat:Greenville
Largest city:Greenville
Total Area:655 sq mi (1,700 km²)
Land Area:652 sq mi (1,690 km²)
Total Population:172,169
Population Density:264.1/sq mi (102.0/km²)
Time zone:UTC−5 (Eastern)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−4 (EDT)
Website:www.pittcountync.gov

Pitt County location map. Where is Pitt County?

Pitt County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Pitt County.
Location of Pitt County in the the United States.
Pitt County location on the North Carolina map. Where is Pitt County.
Location of Pitt County in North Carolina.

History

The county was formed in 1760 from Beaufort County, though the legislative act that created it did not become effective until January 1, 1761. It was named for William Pitt the Elder, who was then Secretary of State for the Southern Department and Leader of the House of Commons. William Pitt was an English statesman and orator, born in London, England. He studied at Oxford University and in 1731 joined the army. Pitt led the young “Patriot” Whigs and in 1756 became secretary of state, where he was a pro-freedom speaker in British Colonial government. He served as Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1766–68.

Pitt County Road Map

Pitt CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Pitt County, North Carolina. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Pitt CountyMap
Pitt Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total area of Pitt County is 655 square miles (1,700 km), of which (0.4%) is water.

State and local protected areas

  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Science Contentnea Creek
  • North Carolina Museum of Natural Science Greenvillle

Major water bodies

  • Contentnea Creek
  • Creeping Swamp
  • Fork Creek
  • Middle River
  • Neuse River
  • Swift Creek
  • Tar River
  • Tranters Creek

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • I-587
  • US 13
  • US 64 Alt.
  • US 258
  • US 264
  • US 264 Alt.
  • NC 11
  • NC 11 Bus.
  • NC 11 Byp.
  • NC 30
  • NC 33
  • NC 43
  • NC 102
  • NC 118
  • NC 121
  • NC 222
  • NC 903

Major infrastructure

  • G.K. Butterfield Transportation Center
  • Pitt-Greenville Airport

Pitt County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Pitt County, North Carolina
Pitt County Topo map.

Pitt County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Pitt County, North Carolina
Pitt County satellite map.

Pitt County Outline Map

Outline Map of Pitt County, North Carolina
Pitt County outline map.

See also

Map of North Carolina State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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