Wickham Precinct (historical) is a cultural feature (civil) in Hyde County. The primary coordinates for Wickham Precinct (historical) places it within the NC 27826 ZIP Code delivery area.
Feature Name: | Wickham Precinct (historical) |
Category: | North Carolina physical, cultural and historic features |
Feature Type: | Cultural |
Class: | Civil |
Description: | incomplete record |
History: | Formed on 3 December 1705 from part of Bath County; named for the estate called Temple Wycombe, home of the Archdale family of Buckinghamshire, England. John Archdale served as Governor of Carolina from 1694-1696. In 1712, the name Wickham Precinct was changed to Hyde County. (NC-T11/p533) |
County: | Hyde County |
Latitude: | 35.600167 |
Longitude: | -76.299644 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Wickham Precinct (historical): Wickham Precinct (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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