Lenoir County Map, North Carolina, USA

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

Map of Lenoir County, North Carolina

About Lenoir County, North Carolina

Lenoir County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Kinston. As per 2020 census, the population of Lenoir County is 54706 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 402 sq mi (1,041 km2). Lenoir County was established on 1791.

Facts about Lenoir County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Eastern North Carolina
County SeatKinston
Named AfterWilliam Lenoir (Revolutionary War officer & political leader)
Established1791
Coordinates~35.26° N, 77.59° W
Total Area~401.37 sq mi
Land Area~399.09 sq mi
Water Area~2.28 sq mi
Population (2020)~55,122
Estimated Population (2024)~55,332
Population Density~138 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesKinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Deep Run, Graingers
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Services
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 70, U.S. Highway 258, NC Highways 11, 55, 58, 903
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForNeuse River, CSS Neuse Historic Site, Neuseway Nature Center & Planetarium, rural heritage
Websitehttps://lenoircountync.gov

Top Attractions in Lenoir County, North Carolina

  • Kinston Downtown Historic District – Shops and dining.
  • Neuse Riverwalk – Scenic walking and biking trail.
  • CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center – Historic ship exhibits.
  • Lenoir County History Museum – Local history artifacts.
  • Queen Theatre – Live performances and events.
  • Neuseway Nature Park – Interactive science and nature center.
  • Cherry Hospital Historic Area – Historic campus tours.
  • Busco Beach – Lakeside recreation.
  • Contentnea Creek – Fishing and paddling.
  • North Carolina Baseball Museum – Sports history exhibits.

Cities & Towns in Lenoir County, North Carolina

Kinston, La Grange, Pink Hill, Grifton, Deep Run, Jackson