Johnston County, County administration in North Carolina, United States
Johnston County encompasses 206,200 hectares of land with nine incorporated municipalities, including its capital Smithfield and the growing town of Clayton.
The county, established in 1746 during the colonial period, has experienced substantial population growth from 5,691 residents in 1790 to 215,999 in 2020.
The county maintains a mix of rural traditions and urban developments, as Raleigh's expansion influences local communities through new residential and commercial projects.
The county provides direct access to major transportation routes, with Interstate 95 running north-south and Interstate 40 connecting the region to Raleigh.
Johnston County houses multiple distribution centers, including Amazon facilities, which benefit from the strategic location between rural and urban North Carolina.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: June 28, 1746
Capital city: Smithfield
Shares border with: Nash County, Wayne County, Harnett County, Wilson County, Sampson County, Wake County, Franklin County
Website: https://johnstonnc.com
GPS coordinates: 35.52000,-78.37000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48
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22.4 km
North Carolina State Capitol
37.8 km
North Carolina Museum of Art
44.2 km
Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
31.6 km
North Carolina Executive Mansion
37.9 km
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
38 km
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral, Raleigh
39.5 km
Mordecai House
38.6 km
North Carolina Museum of History
37.9 km
Ava Gardner Museum
2.5 km
Historic Oakwood Cemetery
37.6 km
North Carolina Museum of Art
44.1 km
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
37.1 km
PNC Plaza
37.5 km
Pullen Park
39.5 km
North Carolina State Legislative Building
38.1 km
Bentonville Battlefield
24.1 km
Red Hat Amphitheater
37.5 km
Two Progress Plaza
37.4 km
Yates Mill
36.3 km
Joel Lane House
38.3 km
J. C. Raulston Arboretum
42.7 km
Lonnie Poole Golf Course
38.6 km
Pope House Museum
37.2 km
Riddick Stadium
39.9 km
North Carolina State University Memorial Belltower
39.8 km
Pullen Park Carousel
39.3 km
Sacred Heart Cathedral
38.1 kmReviews
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