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Johnston County, North Carolina


 

History

The county was formed in 1746 from Craven County. It was named for Gabriel Johnston, Governor of North Carolina from 1734 to 1752.

Related Topics:
1746 - Craven County - Gabriel Johnston - Governor of North Carolina

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In 1752 parts of Johnston County, Bladen County, and Granville County were combined to form Orange County. In 1758 the eastern part of Johnston County became Dobbs County. In 1770 parts of Johnston County, Cumberland County, and Orange County were combined to form Wake County. Finally, in 1855 parts of Johnston County, Edgecombe County, Nash County, and Wayne County were combined to form Wilson County.

Related Topics:
1752 - Bladen County - Granville County - Orange County - 1758 - Dobbs County - 1770 - Cumberland County - Wake County - 1855 - Edgecombe County - Nash County - Wayne County - Wilson County

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◄ Johnston County, North Carolina: Introduction
Johnston County, North Carolina: Law and government ►

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►Introduction
►History
►Law and government
►Geography
►Demographics
►Cities and towns
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