Columbus County Map, North Carolina

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Columbus County, North Carolina

Columbus County sits in the southeastern part of North Carolina. It’s a land of diverse landscapes. From swamps to farmland, it’s got a little bit of everything.
Whiteville serves as the county seat. It’s a small city with a big heart. The county is known for its agriculture, especially tobacco and blueberries.
Lake Waccamaw, a natural freshwater lake, is a local treasure. It’s home to several unique species found nowhere else in the world. The Wannanish Game Land highlights the area’s wild side.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Columbus County |
County Seat | Whiteville |
Population | Approximately 60,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Whiteville, Fair Bluff, Chadbourn, Riegelwood |
Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 74, U.S. Route 76, North Carolina State Route 130 |
FIPS Code | 37-047 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 936 square miles (923 sq mi land, 13 sq mi water) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Robeson County (Northwest), Bladen County (North), Pender County (Northeast), Dillon County, South Carolina (West), Horry County, South Carolina (Southwest), Brunswick County (Southeast) |
Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | North Carolina |
Coordinates | 34.3350° N, 78.7410° W |
Etymology | Named after Christopher Columbus, the explorer |
Major Landmarks | Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County Historical Museum |
Website | Columbus County Website |
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