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Frequently Asked Questions
| Q: How many towns are in Johnston County? |
| A: There are 10 towns in Johnston County, and the county seat is Smithfield. |
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| Q: What Johnston County town is the newest? |
| A: Wilson's Mills is Johnston County's newest town. It was officially established within the last five years. |
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| Q: Where does the garbage go? |
| A: After being picked up, trash is taken to the County Landfill. |
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| Q: What is the historical significance of Bentonville? |
| A: The last major Civil War battle was fought in Johnston County at Bentonville. |
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| Q: Where did the name 'Johnston' come from? |
| A: Johnston County was named after Governor Gabriel Johnston, and was officially founded in 1746. |
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| Q: How can I help the environment in Johnston County? |
| A: There are 12 places, called recycling centers or convenience centers, in Johnston County where you can put your old soda cans, plastic bottles, glass jars, and newspapers so they can be used again to make new things. Recycling your trash helps reduce the size of the landfill and save the environment. |
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| Q: How many schools are in Johnston County, and how many students attend them? |
| A: There are 14 elementary, 7 middle, and 5 senior high schools in Johnston County. There are around 17,500 students attending these schools. |
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