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Johnston County, North Carolina

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Johnston County sits in the east-central part of North Carolina. The county has deep agricultural roots, with tobacco and sweet potatoes being major crops.

Interstate 95 and 40 run right through it, making travel a breeze. You’ll find a mix of old and new here. Historic downtown Clayton contrasts with modern subdivisions popping up left and right.

The Neuse River hass spots for fishing and kayaking. Ava Gardner, the Hollywood legend, was born here. There’s a museum dedicated to her in Smithfield. Smithfield is the county seat and is famous for its outlet shopping.

CategoryDetails
County NameJohnston County
County SeatSmithfield
PopulationApproximately 230,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesSmithfield, Clayton, Selma, Benson
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 95, U.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 301
FIPS Code37-101
Total Area796 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesWake County (Northwest), Franklin County (North), Nash County (Northeast), Wilson County (East), Wayne County (Southeast), Sampson County (South), Harnett County (Southwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.4937° N, 78.3416° W
EtymologyNamed after Gabriel Johnston, a governor of colonial North Carolina
Major LandmarksAva Gardner Museum, Johnston County Heritage Center
WebsiteJohnston County Website

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