The town of Princeville is located in Edgecombe County. It is just 15 minutes away from Rocky Mount, NC. Princeville is known as the oldesttown in the U.S.A. incorporated by African Americans. The town of Princeville was originally called Freedom Hill because it was founded by freed slaves after the Civil War in 1865. In 1885, the town was incorporated and renamed after one of the original citezens, Turner Prince. Princeville is a very small town with only 1.6 sq. mi. of total land.
Throughout Princeville's history, there have been many racial, economic, and social troubles. As well as these problems, there have been several floods that have caused serious damage. In 1999, Hurricane Floyd caused the area's biggest flood in 500 years. This has taken some interest in this town and how we can help it recover from the flood.
By: Carly G.
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