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Bladen County Map, North Carolina

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Bladen County, North Carolina

Bladen Location Map North Carolina

Rivers shape the story of Bladen County. It’s in the coastal plain of southeastern North Carolina. The Cape Fear River flows along its western border. Jones and Singletary Lake are rare examples of Carolina bay lakes.

Elizabethtown is the county seat, which has a small-town feel with a historic downtown. Bladen is known for its blueberry farms so you can pick your own at several local orchards.

The county has deep roots in the turpentine industry. White Lake is a natural spring-fed lake that attracts swimmers and boaters. Bladen County is a place where nature and history quietly thrive side by side.

CategoryDetails
County NameBladen County
County SeatElizabethtown
PopulationApproximately 30,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesElizabethtown, Bladenboro, White Lake, Tar Heel
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Route 701, U.S. Route 76, North Carolina State Route 87
FIPS Code37-017
Total Area (Land and Water)887 square miles (875 sq mi land, 12 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Cumberland County (North), Sampson County (Northeast), Pender County (East), Columbus County (South), Robeson County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (ET)
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.6500° N, 78.6830° W
EtymologyNamed after Martin Bladen, a member of the Board of Trade
Major LandmarksWhite Lake, Cape Fear River, Jones Lake State Park

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