Sampson County

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Region: Coastal Plain
County Seat: Clinton
Population: 60,161¹
Towns & Cities: Autryville, Garland, Harrells, Newton Grove, Roseboro, Spivey's Corner, Turkey

Sampson was formed in 1784 from Duplin County. It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Wayne, Duplin, Pender, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett and Johnston counties.²

Additional County History

Sampson County is one of the most progressive areas in the coastal plain of North Carolina where expanding industry proudly shares this vast region in a productive agriculture setting. The climate is one of relaxation without the winter/summer extremes of many areas, making Sampson County an ideal location to enjoy a pleasant lifestyle every month of the year.


	Education (2)
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¹ Population figures from Census Bureau Home Page for the 2000 Census.
² Facts gathered from State Library of North Carolina.

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North Carolinians are nicknamed the "Tar Heels".

It not exactly evident where this nickname originated, but it seems to have given birth during the Civil War. North Carolina's troops were said to have tar on their heels, because they would not run in battle even as other states retreated.