Harnett County, North Carolina
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Harnett County, North Carolina | |
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Location in the state of North Carolina |
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North Carolina's location in the USA |
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Founded | 1855 |
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Seat | Lillington |
Area - Total - Land - Water |
601 sq mi (1,557 km²) 6 sq mi (16 km²), 1.05% |
Population - (2000) - Density |
91,025 153/sq mi (59/km²) |
Website: www.harnett.org |
Harnett County is a county located in the state of North Carolina, United States. In 2000, the population was 91,025. Its county seat is Lillington.
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[change] History
The county was made in 1855 from Cumberland County. It was named for Cornelius Harnett.
[change] Government
Harnett County is a member of the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments.
[change] Connected Counties
- Wake County, North Carolina - north-northeast
- Johnston County, North Carolina - east
- Sampson County, North Carolina - southeast
- Cumberland County, North Carolina - south
- Moore County, North Carolina - southwest
- Lee County, North Carolina - northwest
- Chatham County, North Carolina - north-northwest
[change] Cities and Towns
These cities and towns are in Harnett County:
- Angier
- Coats
- Dunn
- Erwin
- Lillington