Duplin County History Duplin County was created from the northern part of New Hanover County by the General Assembly in New Bern on March 17, 1749. At that time the bounds of Duplin County included what was to become Sampson County. The county was named in honor of Sir Thomas Hays, Lord Dupplin, who served on the board of Trade and Plantations for the Crown in the 1740's. At the time the county was created, there was …showed first 75 words of 702 total…

…showed last 75 words of 702 total…the county: Calypso, Faison, Warsaw, Kenansville, Magnolia, Rose Hill, Teachey, Wallace, Greenevers, and Beulaville. Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 117, and NC Highways 11, 24, 50, 403 and 903 serve the county. Rail service is available through CSX Rail service and the Duplin County Airport provides a 4,800' paved lighted runway. Duplin County has maintained its agricultural heritage, rural environment and enviable lifestyle through the years, still allowing for a natural blending with industrial development and economic growth. Lunell Lewis ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**