Warrenton is a town located in North Carolina, United States. It serves as the county seat for Warren County and was established in 1779. The town's population was recorded at 862 during the 2020 census.
Historically, Warrenton functioned as a significant trading center for nearby tobacco and cotton plantations, leading it to become one of the wealthiest towns in the state between 1840 and 1860. The town is currently served by U.S. routes 158 and 401.
The area is characterized by a substantial collection of historic architecture. More than 90 percent of the buildings in Warrenton are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with its designated National Historic District covering nearly half of the town's total area.