Johnston County

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Region: Piedmont
County Seat: Smithfield
Population: 121,965¹
Towns & Cities: Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Wilson's Mills

In 1746, Johnston County was formed from Craven County. It was named in honor of Gabriel Johnston, Governor of North Carolina, 1734-1752. It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Wilson, Wayne, Sampson, Cumberland, Harnett, Wake and Nash counties.²

Additional County History

Main Street³

Johnston County, North Carolina offers great connections to history, entertainment, dining, shopping, and lodging. Johnston County offers a generous helping of true North Carolina hospitality. Located midway between New York and Florida on I-95 and at the cross-roads of I-95 and I-40, Johnston County connects the nation's North and South with East and West. Its location places it only a two-hour drive from Atlantic Coast Beaches and a four-hour drive from the Blue Ridge Mountains.³


	Business & Industry (1)
	Education (2)
	Government & Community Bodies (5)
	Historical Sites & Museums (4)
	Health & Fitness (1)
	Recreation (1)

¹ Population figures from Census Bureau Home Page for the 2000 Census.
² Facts gathered from State Library of North Carolina.
³ Information and picture gathered from Johnston County.

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