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Bladen County, North Carolina
Bladen County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
County Seat: Elizabethtown
Year Organized: 1734
Square Miles: 875
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Court House: PO Box 1048
County Courthouse
Elizabethtown, NC 28337-1048
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Etymology - Origin of County Name
It was named in honor of Martin Bladen, one of the members of the Board of Trade which had charge of colonial affairs.
Demographics:
County QuickFacts:
Census Bureau Quick Facts
History
Bladen was formed in 1734 from New Hanover. It was named in honor of Martin Bladen, one of the members of the Board of Trade which had charge of colonial affairs. It is in the southeastern section of the State and is bounded by Sampson, Pender, Columbus,
Robeson and Cumberland counties. The present land area is 874.94 square miles and its 2000 population was 32,278. The county seat was first called Bladen Court House. Elizabethtown, established in 1773, is the county seat.
Neighboring Counties:
- Sampson
- Pender
- Columbus
- Robeson
- Cumberland
Cities and Towns:
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- Bladenboro |
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- Clarkton |
town |
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- Dublin |
town |
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- East Arcadia |
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- Elizabethtown
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- Tar Heel |
town |
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- White Lake |
town |
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County Resources:
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County Resource Guide
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