Cities & Towns in Lenoir County, NC
Lenoir County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 55,720 inhabitants. The county was created 233 years ago in 1791. Its county seat is Kinston.
There are 3 city/town in Lenoir County, NC. The largest city of Lenoir County is Kinston with a population of 19,849. Other cities include, La Grange population 2,614 and Pink Hill population 511
Kinston
Kinston, City in North Carolina, United States of America
La Grange
La Grange, Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States
Pink Hill
Pink Hill, Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Lenoir County is located in the coastal plains region of eastern North Carolina. It was formed in 1791 from Dobbs County and named for Revolutionary War general William Lenoir. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Lenoir County:
Kinston is the largest city and county seat of Lenoir County. It lies on the Neuse River and was first settled in the 1750s as Kingston. Some landmarks in Kinston include Grainger Stadium, CSS Neuse Civil War site, and the Kinston Arts Council galleries.
La Grange is a small town northeast of Kinston, settled in the mid-1800s along the banks of the Neuse River. The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame is located here along with the Caswell Center historic district and educational facility.
Pink Hill is a rural unincorporated community north of Kinston that originated in the colonial era. Historic sites include the Graves House, Pittsburgh Methodist Church, and Pink Hill Museum highlighting local history.
Deep Run
Deep Run is a small unincorporated farming village near the Jones County border. It is home to Deep Run First Baptist Church, Deep Run Ballpark, and the Devil’s Racetrack historic road site.
Grifton
Grifton is a small town along Contentnea Creek founded in the 1800s as a railroad junction. It has several historic commercial and residential buildings such as the Grifton Depot and Grove Street.
All Lenoir County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lenoir County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kinston | City in North Carolina, United States of America | 19,849 |
| La Grange | Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States | 2,614 |
| Pink Hill | Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina | 511 |
