Natural beauty and a temperate climate are two of Pender County's greatest assets. Thick woodlands are filled with lofty pines and ancient hardwoods. Wildflowers grow along the roadsides while cultivated plant life seems to thrive in private lawns and gardens. Warm weather begins in early spring and usually continues through November, which means that the county enjoys a long growing season, and that residents as well as vacationers can participate in outdoor activities almost year round.

Pender County was established in 1875 and named for Confederate Army General William D. Pender. The county seat, Burgaw, combines the old and the new that typifies this Southern county. New, contemporary homes and buildings are juxtaposed with 18th and 19th century architecture.

Pender County includes Topsail Island, one of North Carolina's prized beaches. In addition, it includes miles of Intracoastal and inland waterways, such as the Cape Fear River, which has played an important role in the development of the county since the American Revolution, and the Black River, one of only two rivers in the nation considered pollution-free. Located in the Coastal Plains section of the state, Pender's countryside is also enhanced by streams and brooks, natural lakes and ponds. Les than 30 miles from Pender County is Wilmington, an historic seaport city in New Hanover County

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