Buies Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Buies Creek, North Carolina
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Location of Buies Creek, North Carolina
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| County |  Harnett |
| Township | Neills Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.08 sq mi (7.99 km2) |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 184 ft (56 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,253 |
| • Density | 1,075.37/sq mi (415.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27506
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-08760 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402731 |
Buies Creek (pronounced BOO-eez) is a special kind of community in North Carolina, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a place for statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Buies Creek is located in Harnett County. It is most famous for being the home of Campbell University. In 2020, about 3,253 people lived here. This was more than the 2,942 people who lived there in 2010. Buies Creek is also part of a larger area called the Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area.
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Discovering Buies Creek's Past
Buies Creek has an interesting history. One important building is the James Archibald Campbell House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This list includes places that are important to history.
How Buies Creek Became a Town
In 1914, Buies Creek was officially made a town by the North Carolina General Assembly. This means it got a special rulebook, called a town charter, to help it run. However, in 1967, this town charter was removed. So, Buies Creek went back to being an unincorporated community.
Exploring Buies Creek's Location
Buies Creek is in the eastern part of Harnett County. It is about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Erwin. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) east of Lillington, which is the main town of the county.
U.S. Route 421 is a main road that goes through Buies Creek. This road connects Buies Creek to the nearby towns. The area of Buies Creek is about 3.08 square miles (7.99 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The community is named after Buies Creek, a small stream. This stream flows into the larger Cape Fear River.
Who Lives in Buies Creek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,215 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,942 | 32.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,253 | 10.6% | |
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The population of Buies Creek has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 2,215 people. By 2010, the population increased to 2,942. The most recent count in 2020 showed 3,253 people living in the area.
Most people living in Buies Creek are White. There are also many Black or African American residents. Other groups include Asian, Native American, and people of mixed races. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2020, there were 531 households in Buies Creek. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Learning at Buies Creek
Buies Creek is famous for its university.
- Campbell University is a large university located right in Buies Creek. It offers many different study programs.
Famous People from Buies Creek
Many interesting people have connections to Buies Creek.
- James Archibald Campbell started Campbell University in 1887. It was first called Buies Creek Academy.
- Paul Green was a playwright who won a Pulitzer Prize for his writing.
- Robert Burren Morgan was a United States senator.
- Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal are a popular comedy duo. They host a show called Good Mythical Morning.
- Woody Upchurch used to be a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
- Norman Adrian Wiggins was an important academic and university president.
See also
In Spanish: Buies Creek (Carolina del Norte) para niños
