Harnett County, Administrative county in North Carolina, US
Harnett County stretches across central North Carolina with a population of 142,000 residents and encompasses both urban and rural communities within its borders.
The North Carolina General Assembly established Harnett County in 1855, naming it after Revolutionary War officer Nicholas Harnett who served the colonial cause.
The county organizes regular Veterans Court sessions and operates the Thank-A-Vet program, recognizing the substantial military community in the region.
Residents access county services through the central administrative offices in Lillington, including tax payments, permit applications, and court proceedings.
The county participates in the I-95/I-40 Alliance, developing industrial parks that connect to both major interstate corridors crossing North Carolina.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1855
Capital city: Lillington
Shares border with: Wake County, Johnston County, Sampson County, Cumberland County, Moore County, Lee County, Chatham County
Website: http://harnett.org
GPS coordinates: 35.37000,-78.86000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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