Lillington, North Carolina facts for kids
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Lillington, North Carolina
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Downtown Lillington
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| Nickname(s):
Community on the Cape Fear
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| Motto(s):
"Welcome to the Heart of Harnett County"
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Location of Lillington, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Harnett | |
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| • Type | Board of Commissioners | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.30 sq mi (16.33 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.26 sq mi (16.21 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.12 km2) | |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,735 | |
| • Density | 756.39/sq mi (292.05/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
27546
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-38220 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406020 | |
Lillington is a town in North Carolina, USA. It's the main town, or county seat, of Harnett County, North Carolina. In 2020, about 4,735 people lived there. Lillington is part of a larger area that includes cities like Raleigh and Durham.
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Exploring Lillington's Location
Lillington is located right in the middle of Harnett County. A main road, U.S. Route 401, goes through the town. This road can take you north about 31 miles (50 km) to Raleigh, which is the state capital. If you go south on the same road, you'll reach Fayetteville in about 27 miles (43 km).
Another important road, U.S. Route 421, also passes through Lillington. It can take you west to Sanford (about 22 miles or 35 km away) or southeast to Dunn (about 14 miles or 23 km away).
Rivers and Creeks in Lillington
The town of Lillington covers about 6.3 square miles (16.3 square kilometers) of land. A small part of this area is water. The Cape Fear River flows through the northern part of the town. There's also a smaller stream called Poorhouse Creek that starts in the southwestern part of Lillington and flows into the Cape Fear River.
A Look at Lillington's History
Lillington has had a post office since 1874. The town was first called Harnett Court House. It was later named Lillington after John Alexander Lillington. He was an important officer from North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. He fought in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in 1776.
Some historic places in Lillington are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Summer Villa and the McKay-Salmon House, and the Summerville Presbyterian Church and Cemetery.
Who Lives in Lillington?
The population of Lillington has grown over the years. Here's how many people have lived there at different times:
- 1880: 98 people
- 1900: 65 people
- 1910: 380 people
- 1920: 593 people
- 1930: 752 people
- 1940: 914 people
- 1950: 1,061 people
- 1960: 1,242 people
- 1970: 1,155 people
- 1980: 1,948 people
- 1990: 2,048 people
- 2000: 2,915 people
- 2010: 3,194 people
- 2020: 4,735 people
Lillington's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 4,735 people living in Lillington. About 48.87% of the people were White, and about 32.4% were Black or African American. Around 12.19% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Lillington
- Daisy Hendley Gold (1893–1975) was an author and journalist who died in Lillington.
- Paul Eliot Green (1894-1977) was a famous writer who won a Pulitzer Prize for his plays.
See also
In Spanish: Lillington (Carolina del Norte) para niños
