Johnston County

Johnston County is an administrative division in eastern North Carolina featuring the Neuse River and several environmental protection areas. The region comprises farmland and small towns connected by roads and waterways.

The county was established in 1746 from portions of neighboring Craven County and named after Governor Gabriel Johnston. The area played a significant role in American military history, particularly during the Civil War.

The Ava Gardner Museum and Tobacco Farm Life Museum display collections reflecting the region's connection to film and farming. These institutions help visitors understand how entertainment and agriculture shaped life here.

The region is easily accessible by car with a good network of rural roads and highways. Visitors should allow time for slower drives through agricultural areas and can take advantage of proximity to larger cities like Raleigh to the west.

The Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site preserves the location of one of the Civil War's largest battles in the region. The grounds still show the original wooded ridges and field formations that held strategic importance.

GPS coordinates: 34.31888,-96.67523

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52