Johnston County Heritage Center

Farm Heritage Trail. The Johnston County Heritage Center is known as one of the best equipped facilities in the country for studying local history and genealogy. A variety of public records, private manuscripts, photographs, family histories, old newspapers, and artifacts are assembled in commodious quarters to allow scholars, amateur historians, and genealogists alike to study the history and culture of Johnston County and its people. Located off I-95, Exit 95, on US Hwy 70 Business.

Getting There & Details

Address
241 E. Market St.
Phone
(919)934-2836
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.johnstonnc.com/heritage
Map
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