Harrellsville, NC

Harrellsville is a town in Hertford County, North Carolina, United States. The 2020 census counted 85 residents. Harrellsville was founded in the 1820s by the Harrell families. A post office was established in 1827, and Abner Harrell became the postmaster in 1833. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Harrellsville, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Harrellsville, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Harrellsville is located in southeastern Hertford County. North Carolina Highway 45 runs through the town, leading northwest 11 miles to Winton, the county seat, and south 7 miles to Colerain. Harrellsville includes a historic district.