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Nash County, North Carolina

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Nash County stretches across the upper coastal plain of eastern North Carolina. Agriculture mostly drives the local economy here.

Tobacco was once king here, but times have changed. Now you’ll see fields of sweet potatoes and soybeans. Spring Hope hosts a popular pumpkin festival each fall.

The county has deep musical roots in blues and jazz. The area is also known for its barbecue joints. Locals cool off in the Tar River Reservoir during summer. Nash County has a growing urban vibe.

CategoryDetails
County NameNash County
County SeatNashville
PopulationApproximately 100,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesNashville, Rocky Mount, Bailey, Castalia
Interstates and HighwaysInterstate 95, U.S. Route 64, U.S. Route 301
FIPS Code37-127
Total Area542 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesFranklin County (West), Johnston County (Southwest), Wake County (Southwest), Wilson County (South), Edgecombe County (East), Halifax County (Northeast), Warren County (North)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9606° N, 77.9669° W
EtymologyNamed after Francis Nash, a brigadier general in the Revolutionary War
Major LandmarksRocky Mount Mills, Nash County Agricultural Center
WebsiteNash County Website

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