#Sampson August 24
We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post.
For the month of August 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day County Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a fact about a county in the US. My focus is going to be on North Carolina, and today I am selecting SAMPSON County.
In 1784 Sampson County was carved out of Duplin County. The county seat is Clinton, NC and the county boasts a population of around 60,000 according to the 2020 Census. Map of Sampson County is found below outlined in red.
County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.
- Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
- Share that fact along with where it is located with others
- If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms
August 24th-Sampson County
Here are some interesting facts about Sampson County
Historic Sites: The county is home to several historic sites and landmarks, including the Sampson County Courthouse, which dates back to the early 20th century.
Cultural Heritage: The county hosts several annual events that celebrate its history and culture, including the Sampson County Watermelon Festival, North Carolina Poultry Jubilee and a National Hollerin Contest which ended in 2015.
Vice-President-The county has been the birthplace to various politicians, soldiers, and other important North Carolinians. William R. King (1786-1853), perhaps Sampson’s most prominent native, became Ambassador to England and France, and King served as Vice President of the United States for a brief time until his death in 1853. He served the 3rd shortest time in US history as a VP.
Recent Comments