Harnett County

Harnett County is an administrative region in central North Carolina combining urban and rural areas across its territory. The county is governed through central administrative offices located in Lillington.

The North Carolina General Assembly created Harnett County in 1855, naming it after Nicholas Harnett, a Revolutionary War officer. This establishment reflected the state's expansion of administrative divisions during the mid-19th century.

The area hosts programs honoring veterans and maintains a strong military community presence that shapes local values and social gatherings. This focus reflects how residents connect with and support those who served.

Visitors and residents find county services centered in Lillington, handling everything from tax matters to permit applications and court services. The area benefits from connections to two major interstate highways, making travel to neighboring regions straightforward.

The area participates in a regional alliance developing industrial parks that strategically link to both interstate corridors passing through the state. This positioning has turned the area into a business and industrial hub within the region.

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: December 7, 2025 09:20