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Princeville.

Its Census reference point is in Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces, within Southeastern Plains. Tarboro lies about 2 miles northwest of Princeville by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Princeville, NC, September 27, 1999 -- In Princeville, North Carolina the Town Hall sits silent, empty and wet as floodwaters in Edgecomb County finally begin to recede.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Princeville, NC, September 27, 1999 -- In Princeville, North Carolina the Town Hall sits silent, empty and wet as floodwaters in Edgecomb County finally begin to recede.

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THE SETTINGSoutheastern Floodplains and Low Terraces
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYEdgecombe County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Princeville on the map

THE PRINCEVILLE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces setting.

Princeville town has 1.51 square miles of land in Edgecombe County. Its Census reference point is in Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces, within Southeastern Plains.

Irregular plains of sand, silt and clay support a mix of pine and hardwood landscapes. The region has more relief than the lower coastal plain, with generally gentle stream gradients.

Regional context: Southeastern Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Princeville and Edgecombe County

Princeville is associated with Edgecombe County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Edgecombe County

Princeville by land and water

The Census records 0.01 square miles of water within Princeville, or 0.7% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points higher than the 0.3% recorded for Edgecombe County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Princeville town has 13.4% of the land area of nearby Tarboro town (11.3 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Princeville land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Princeville

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Princeville. Check the Edgecombe County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces setting

Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces belongs to Southeastern Plains. Is the acreage upland or streamside, and what existing maps show about drainage paths and road access?

03

Check the route, beyond Tarboro

Tarboro is 2 miles northwest of the Princeville reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Princeville resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON PRINCEVILLE

USGS National Map

Begin at 35.8876° N, 77.5290° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Princeville ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Edgecombe

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Edgecombe ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Princeville data

View Census information selected by this town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional North Carolina landowner resources

North Carolina FRIS

State flood-hazard mapping and property-level flood information.

NC coastal maps and data

Official coastal mapping tools and supporting geographic datasets.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Princeville.

Tarboro lies about 2 miles northwest of Princeville by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Princeville in context

NSEWTarboro · 2 miles1Conetoe · 6.3 miles2Speed · 7.3 miles3Leggett · 7.6 miles4Pinetops · 9 miles5Bethel · 10.2 miles6OUTER RING: 10.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Tarboro2 mi · town
  2. 2
    Conetoe6.3 mi · town
  3. 3
    Speed7.3 mi · town
  4. 4
    Leggett7.6 mi · town
  5. 5
    Pinetops9 mi · town
  6. 6
    Bethel10.2 mi · town
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within North Carolina; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Princeville
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Princeville?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Edgecombe County. Princeville’s 1.51 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Princeville property in Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces?+

No. Southeastern Floodplains and Low Terraces is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Princeville boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Tarboro as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 2 miles northwest of Princeville’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Princeville?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Princeville.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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