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Overhills is a small, undeveloped area in Harnett County, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States. It is close to the town of Spring Lake in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Overhills is considered part of the larger Dunn area and the even bigger Raleigh–Durham–Cary region.

History of Overhills

Overhills was once a huge property, about 17,500 acres (7,082 hectares) in size. It was owned by the wealthy Percy Rockefeller family. Later, the United States government bought this land. Today, most of Overhills is located inside Fort Bragg, which is a large military base.

A famous golf course designer named Donald Ross created a golf course on the estate. This golf course was built in two parts. It is also now located within Fort Bragg.

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