Wilson County, Administrative county in eastern North Carolina, US
Wilson County spreads across 373 square miles of land in North Carolina, featuring agricultural fields, residential communities, and the city of Wilson.
The North Carolina General Assembly established Wilson County on February 13, 1855, by combining portions of Edgecombe, Johnston, Nash, and Wayne counties.
The Wilson County Fair brings together local residents each year for agricultural exhibitions, entertainment events, and community celebrations.
Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 264 intersect in Wilson County, providing direct transportation connections to major cities across North Carolina.
The Wilson Speedway hosted 12 NASCAR Cup Series races at the county fairgrounds between 1951 and 1960 on its half-mile dirt track.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: February 13, 1855
Capital city: Wilson
Shares border with: Nash County, Edgecombe County, Pitt County, Greene County, Wayne County, Johnston County
Website: http://wilson-co.com
GPS coordinates: 35.70000,-77.92000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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