Harnett County, North Carolina
county in North Carolina, United States
Harnett County is a county in the state of North Carolina, United States. In 2000, 91,025 people lived there. Its county seat is Lillington.
Harnett County | |
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 Harnett County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 35°22′N 78°52′W / 35.37°N 78.86°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1855 |
| Named for | Cornelius Harnett |
| Seat | Lillington |
| Largest city | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 601 sq mi (1,560 km2) |
| • Land | 595 sq mi (1,540 km2) |
| • Water | 6.3 sq mi (16 km2) 1.1% |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2014) | 126,666 |
| • Density | 212.8/sq mi (82.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
History Edit
The county was made in 1855 from Cumberland County. It was named for Cornelius Harnett.
Government Edit
Harnett County is a member of the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments.
Connected Counties Edit
- 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
Cities and Towns Edit
These cities and towns are in Harnett County: