Bladen County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Bladen County - Bladen County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Bladen County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Bladen County located in the map, major cities in Bladen county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Bladen County, North Carolina

About Bladen County, North Carolina

Bladen County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Elizabethtown. As per 2020 census, the population of Bladen County is 29525 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 887 sq mi (2,297 km2). Bladen County was established on 1734.

Facts about Bladen County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Southeastern North Carolina
County SeatElizabethtown
Named AfterMartin Bladen
Established1734 (as Bladen Precinct), county status 1739
Coordinates~34.59° N, 78.54° W
Total Area~887.8 sq mi
Land Area~875.0 sq mi
Water Area~12.8 sq mi
Population (2020)~29,606
Estimated Population (2024)~29,777
Population Density~33.8 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesElizabethtown, Bladenboro, Clarkton, Dublin, East Arcadia, Tar Heel, White Lake
Main IndustriesAgriculture (blueberries, peanuts, soybeans), Food processing, Manufacturing
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 701, NC Highways 11, 53, 87, 211, 242
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known For“Mother of Counties” history, Cape Fear River, Bladen Lakes & State Parks
Websitehttps://bladennc.govoffice3.com

Top Attractions in Bladen County, North Carolina

  • Singletary Lake State Park – Lake swimming and hiking.
  • White Lake – Clear-water swimming and boating.
  • Jones Lake State Park – Carolina bay lake and trails.
  • Bladen Lakes State Forest – Hiking and nature areas.
  • Elizabethtown Downtown – Shops and local dining.
  • Bladen County Historical Society Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Cape Fear River – Fishing and paddling.
  • White Lake Water Festival – Annual summer event.
  • Turnbull Creek Educational State Forest – Nature education and trails.
  • Kelly’s Crossroads Park – Community recreation area.

Cities & Towns in Bladen County, North Carolina

Elizabethtown, Bladenboro, Clarkton, Dublin, East Arcadia, Tar Heel, White Lake