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  Duplin County - About Duplin County - History
Duplin County was first formed by the General Assembly in New Bern on April 7, 1750 from what was the northern part of New Hanover County.
Duplin County is the 9th largest county in the state in land area, 819 square miles.
The county is served by Interstate 40, U.S. Highway 117, NC Highways 11, 24, 50, 403 and 903.
www.duplincountync.com /aboutDuplinCounty/history.html   (680 words)

  
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Duplin County is located in the Southeastern Coastal Plain of North Carolina and is the 9th largest county in the state with 819 square miles of prime agricultural land.
Duplin County is located approximately 80 miles from Raleigh, 55 miles from Wilmington, 65 miles from Fayetteville, and 55 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.
Duplin County has maintained its agricultural heritage and rural environment through the years while still allowing for a blending with industrial development, economic growth and a enviable lifestyle.
www.westagency.com /duplinco/gov.htm   (917 words)

  
 Society of Duplin County Descendants
THE SOCIETY OF DUPLIN COUNTY DESCENDANTS, and this web site, have been established for the purpose of providing a means by which all who are interested in the development, collection, and preservation of Duplin County genealogical history may be encouraged to freely exchange information.
Duplin County, situated in the southeastern part of the state, was separated from New Hanover County and formed in 1750.
The county seat of Duplin County is Kenansville (zip 28349) which was authorized to be laid out in 1816.
www.duplincodescendants.org   (157 words)

  
 Duplin County History to 1810
Duplin County sent her quota of men to aid Georgia and they were there when General Ashe was defected at Brier Creek on March 3, 1779.
After the war terminated, in June of 1784, the County of Duplin was divided by a line running from the head of Rockfish Creek, where the road crossed Bull Tail Branch, nearly north, crossing Stewarts Creek at the bridge and Turkey near the old Court House, and Goshen at the Mouth of Young's Swamp.
Soon after the county was established and the inhabitants became more numerous, most of the people and the principal characters in the county professed themselves to be members of the Episcopal or the Established Church of England.
www.rootsweb.com /~ncduplin/wd_history.htm   (4066 words)

  
 Duplin County, North Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
At the commencement of the Revolution, the people in Duplin County were generally united, They formed committees, elected their officers, encouraged the recruiting service, trained the militia in the exercise of arms, held frequent meetings; sent delegates to the conventions at Newbern, Hilsborough and Halifax.
Thus two Brittish armies marched through Duplin County in the year 1781, and after they were gone, their trace was scarcely perceiveable, the inhabitants on their approach retired out of their way, and as soon as they had passed by, returned to their houses, which they frequently found plundered and their stock driven off.
In June 1784, the county of Duplin was divided by a line running from the head of Rockfish Creek, where the road crosses Bull Tail branch, nearly north, crossing Stewarts Creek at the bridge and Turkey near the old courthouse, and Goshen at the mouth of Youngs Swamp.
www.carolana.com /duplin_county_nc.html   (4958 words)

  
 About Us
The Duplin County Fire Association Honor Guard was formed in October of 2003 to serve fire, rescue, and EMS personnel and their families.
The purpose of the Duplin County Fire Association Honor Guard is to show respect and special esteem to a person or event, while keeping watch over them.
Duplin County Fire Associaton Honor Guard is the most recent team that has been added to the North Carolina State Fire Association's website list.
home.earthlink.net /~duplincountyfahg/id1.html   (376 words)

  
 Duplin County, NC News
Their number totaled eleven but the Duplin County school bus drivers' voices were strong and in unison as they expressed concerns over recent supplements distributed to Duplin County School employees.
Duplin County students turned in lower scores this year on state-sponsored proficiency tests, but that doesn't mean they are doing worse than last year, local school officials said.
Two Duplin County men have been arrested on multiple felony counts of drug trafficking after two kilograms of cocaine were found in a hidden compartment of a vehicle in which the two were traveling in southern...
www.topix.net /county/duplin-nc   (723 words)

  
 Duplin County, NC News - Page 2
Duplin County NAACP president John Williams asks the Duplin County Board of Education and superintendent Dr.
Duplin County residents will find out soon if their house or land has increased or decreased in value -- and if their property taxes will do the same in 2009.
The Duplin County Board of Education was prepared for a big crowd Tuesday night, with a sheriff's deputy on hand and a buzzer to control each speaker's allotted time, but when fewer people than expected turned...
www.topix.net /county/duplin-nc/page2   (878 words)

  
 Duplin County Commissioners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Duplin County is governed by a Board of six County Commissioners.
The County Manager hires the County staff, meets regularly with department and agency heads, and insures the Board's goals and objectives are met.
The County Manager serves at the discretion of the Board and serves as Clerk to The Board of Commissioners.
www.duplincounty.org /commissioners.html   (172 words)

  
 Goldsboro News-Argus | News: Duplin County adds two to Hall of Fame
WARSAW -- Duplin County has chosen a man and a woman whose influence had a profound impact on agriculture in the region as the county's 2005 Hall of Fame inductees.
Wendell Holmes Murphy and the late Lois Grady Britt were named to the Duplin County Hall of Fame during a ceremony Thursday night at the Country Squire Restaurant near Warsaw.
She was recognized on the floor of the U.S. Congress as a favorite daughter of Duplin County and one of the nation's most influential people in politics, agriculture and education.
www.newsargus.com /news/archives/2005/11/04/duplin_county_adds_two_to_hall_of_fame/index.shtml   (790 words)

  
 Duplin County Center: Home
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC AandT State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.
The Mount Olive College Singers performed at the 2006 Duplin County 4-H Achievement Awards Program held in December.One of the singers, DeAngelo Harvey, was a Duplin 4-H member before he entered college.  While in 4-H, Harvey was a state champion in 4-H presentation competiton, representing the South B 4-H Club of Beulaville.
NC State University and NC AandT State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation.
duplin.ces.ncsu.edu   (410 words)

  
 Duplin County, NC Lewis Families   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Duplin County was created in 1750 from part of New Hanover County.
The earliest "recorded" Lewis family in Duplin County was William Lewis, III - the son of the famous William Lewis, Jr.
William Lewis, III arrived in Duplin County circa 1756 and remained for the rest of his natural life.
www.senclewises.com /duplin.html   (121 words)

  
 Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Duplin County Cattlemen’s Association is working to make a better future for youngsters, who are the future of the livestock industry.
Duplin County, NC - Education is the future.
To promote education among the youth, the Duplin County Cattlemen’s Association sponsors scholarships with money raised from their annual bull ride.
www.countryfolks.com /fc/0909/duplin.html   (545 words)

  
 History for Duplin County - WelcomeToNC.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
From 1755 to 1780 the Duplin County seat was called Duplin Court House, but the location was not specified.
The county court minutes merely say that the court was held at the court house.
Duplin County was named in honor of Thomas Hay, Lord Duplin, an English nobleman.
www.welcometonc.com /countydirectories/Duplin/history.cfm   (179 words)

  
 Welcome To Duplin Winery, Rose Hill, NC - Fine North Carolina Wines
The journey began in the early 1970's on a wing and a prayer.
The only grape press Duplin could afford at the time was the feet of men named Big D, Uncle Dan, and David.
Duplin Winery focuses on producing fun wines that are both easy to drink and easy to like.
www.duplinwinery.com   (186 words)

  
 Duplin County EMS
DCEMS works in conjunction with Duplin General Hospital to provide high quality patient care to the citizens of Duplin County.
Duplin County EMS is the lead agency for Duplin County Safe Kids, and we are always looking for help.
If you are interested in becoming a part of Duplin County Safe kids program or if you have any comments, questions, or concerns please contact the Duplin County Safe Kids coordinator, Carina Freeman, at (252) 208-8106.
www.duplinems.org   (234 words)

  
 Duplin County, North Carolina NC, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Duplin County is one of 100 counties in North Carolina.
This was an increase of 5.53% from the 2000 census.
This was a decline of 4.0% from 1997.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=19252   (471 words)

  
 Duplin County Points Of Interest
The second floor is dedicated to recognizing Duplin County servicemen and women, and others, through the display of military artifacts and memorabilia from years past.
Duplin County Library System: includes the main library in Lenansville with branches in Beaulaville, Faison, Warsaw and Rose Hill.
There are many religious denominations represented in addition to cultural, civic organizations and social clubs throughout the county.
www.townofwarsawnc.com /duplincointerest   (762 words)

  
 Duplin County, NC - Archaeology & Historic Preservation Fact Sheet
In 1992 to 1994, the rest of the county was comprehensively surveyed with the assistance of a federal matching grant.
Preservation-related grant projects in Duplin County include an architectural survey of the county ($33,000 in federal grants) and a survey publication for the town of Faison.
The Historic Preservation Office has provided technical restoration assistance to many projects throughout the county such as the Duplin County Courthouse and Pearsall House in Kenansville, the L.P. Best House in Warsaw, the Magnolia Freight Depot, and the Stanford School.
www.hpo.dcr.state.nc.us /facts/Duplin.htm   (400 words)

  
 North Carolina ECHO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
There are scores of woodworking tools, early farm implements, household utensils from the 18th and 19th century, and many other long-forgotten and intriguing items are displayed in the two-story historic dwelling.
The special collections at the Duplin County Public Library include writings on local history and genealogy, census microfilm and a clippings file from local newspapers.
Duplin Winery is the oldest winery in North Carolina, the largest winery in the South, and the largest Muscadine winery in the world.
blue.dcr.state.nc.us /servlet/ascwg/search?ss=no&qry=county&tm1=Duplin   (819 words)

  
 Duplin County
Duplin Partners for Health is working together to improve the quality of life and health in Duplin County
Overweight/Obesity: Reduce the number of Duplin County citizens who are obese or overweight by providing opportunities for physical activity and education on making healthy food choices.
Tobacco Use: To eliminate tobacco use in Duplin County schools and at sponsored events.
www.healthycarolinians.org /counties/duplin_county.htm   (273 words)

  
 The Sampson Independent
Some of those issues Wells and the board have on their plate concern the 2005-06 budget, whether to raise property taxes, how the Events Center at Duplin Commons will be marketed, bringing in new industry to Duplin County, the county-run EMS, and a county or regional landfill, just to name of few.
Wells requested this interview as a means of communicating his stance on some of the issues to the residents of Duplin County.
The citizens of Duplin County and those persons who have been opposed to the events center, I would love for them to galvanize themselves to make this work.
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?BRD=1117&dept_id=88473&newsid=14536568&PAG=461&rfi=9   (1433 words)

  
 Duplin County - News
The Duplin County Airport Commission was hosting the February meeting of the North Carolina Aeronautics Council—a 14-member council appointed by the Governor to advise the Secretary of Transportation on aviation grants and other matters the Secretary may refer to them.
Reginald Wells, Chairman, Duplin County Board of Commissioners, welcomed the group to Duplin County and encouraged everyone to spend money, buy fuel and return to visit anytime.
Students and representatives from the Duplin County School system made a special presentation to Atlantic Southeast Airlines, (The Delta Connection) thanking them for flying more than 50 students and chaperones from Duplin to Kitty Hawk in December 2003 to take part in the Centennial of Flight celebration.
www.duplincountync.com /news/index_old4.html   (376 words)

  
 Goldsboro News-Argus | News: No hiring freeze in Duplin County
Fussell, who represents the District 4 area of Duplin that includes Wallace and parts of Magnolia and Rose Hill, said he was urging his fellow commissioners to put a freeze on new hires because of the budget restraints the county is facing.
The commissioners dipped into the county's reserve funds to the tune of $3.7 million to balance the 2006-2007 budget.
And the county is going to have to squeeze that much out of current expenses.
www.newsargus.com /news/archives/2006/08/25/no_hiring_freeze_in_duplin_county/index.shtml   (558 words)

  
 Duplin County GIS Data: NCSU Libraries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Duplin County Tax Office manages a collection of GIS data layers and digital orthophotography.
Data covering Duplin County is available from many other sources.
Contact the Duplin County for the latest information on data availability.
www.lib.ncsu.edu /gis/counties/duplin.html   (160 words)

  
 Duplin County, NCGenWeb Project
Duplin was formed in 1750 from New Hanover.
It is in the eastern section of the State and is bounded by Jones, Onslow, Pender, Sampson, Wayne, and Lenoir counties.
Duplin County Cemeteries and other information on cemeteries.
www.rootsweb.com /~ncduplin/duplin.htm   (369 words)

  
 Duplin farm donated to N.C. State
The farm, located at 7624 N.C. 41 S., was donated by sisters Frances Carr Parker of Kinston and Eleanor Carr Boyd of Charlotte, who inherited the land from their parents, Dr. and Mrs.
The Williamsdale Farm has been in the Williams family for 258 years and was originally granted by King George I. Until recently, there had never been a registered deed for the farm because it had never changed hands.
A deed for the land is now in place, according to Ed Emory, Duplin County Extension director.
www.cals.ncsu.edu /agcomm/magazine/spring04/duplin.htm   (333 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Duplin County, N.C.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
Any corrections to county locations would be greatly appreciated.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/NC/DP.html   (549 words)

  
 Duplin County, North Carolina map in EPS, Vector, and Digital Illustrator Formats.
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