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North Carolina is divided into 100 counties. North Carolina ranks 28th in size by area, but has the seventh most counties in the country.

Sampson County, North Carolina

Sampson County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Clinton
Year Organized: 1784
Square Miles: 946

Court House:

435 Rowan Road
County Administration Building
Clinton, NC 28328-4729

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named in honor of Colonel John Sampson, who was a member of Josiah Martin's council.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Sampson was formed in 1784 from Duplin. It was named in honor of Colonel John Sampson, who was a member of Josiah Martin's council. It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Wayne, Duplin, Pender, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett and Johnston counties. The present land area is 945.45 square miles and the 2000 population was 60,161. The act establishing the county directed that the first court be held at the home of James Myhand, at which place the justices were to decide where all subsequent courts were to be held until a courthouse could be erected. Commissioners were named to select a central location, purchase land, and erect the public buildings. It is probable that the courthouse was called Sampson Court House on the public lands of the county. Clinton is the county seat.

Neighboring Counties:

Wayne
Duplin
Pender
Bladen
Cumberland
Harnett
Johnston

Cities and Towns:

- Autryville	town	Incorporated Area
- Clinton (County Seat)	city	Incorporated Area
- Garland	town	Incorporated Area
- Godwin	town	Incorporated Area
- Harrells	town	Incorporated Area
- Newton Grove	town	Incorporated Area
- Roseboro	town	Incorporated Area
- Salemburg	town	Incorporated Area
- Turkey	town	Incorporated Area

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