Named for William Dorsey Pender, a Confederate general mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, this county borders New Hanover County on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Dubbed "Rocky Point" by early settlers of the region, the name remains to this day.
A large part of this county's appeal is its beautiful beaches, wondrous woodlands, and coastal communities on Topsail Island like Surf City and Topsail Beach, which are the epitome of small town living. Once you spend time here, it may be hard to leave. If you're considering finding a home in one of Pender County's great communities, let Sea Coast Realty help.