Wilson County

Wilson County is an administrative division in eastern North Carolina with farmland, residential areas, and the city of Wilson at its center. The region contains several communities and serves as an economic and civic hub for the surrounding area.

The state legislature created this county on February 13, 1855, by joining parts of four neighboring counties. This formation reflected the region's growth and the need for closer local administration.

The Wilson County Fair brings neighbors together each year to celebrate local farming, crafts, and regional traditions. This event serves as a gathering place where the community shares what matters to them.

Major highways including Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 264 cross through the county, making it easy to travel to other cities in the state. Visitors can navigate the region by car with straightforward road connections.

From 1951 to 1960, a dirt racing track at the fairgrounds hosted major motorsport competitions that drew attention from across the nation. This era marked a memorable chapter in the region's sporting past.

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: December 7, 2025 19:22