Region:Coastal Plain County Seat:Clinton Population:60,1611 Towns & Cities: Autryville, Garland, Harrells, Newton Grove, Roseboro, Spivey's Corner, Turkey
Sampson was formed in 1784 from Duplin County. It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Wayne, Duplin, Pender, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett and Johnston counties.2
Sampson County is one of the most progressive areas in the coastal plain of North Carolina where expanding industry proudly shares this vast region in a productive agriculture setting. The climate is one of relaxation without the winter/summer extremes of many areas, making Sampson County an ideal location to enjoy a pleasant lifestyle every month of the year.
The North Carolina State Flag bears the state colors or red, white and blue.
The Flag bears two dates in its blue field on the left. May 20, 1775 was the year North Carolina signed the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was issued and April 12, 1776 is the date of the Halifax Resolves. North Carolina was the first colony to declare its independence from England well before July 4, 1776.
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