Sampson County is named for John Sampson, who was the first register of deeds of Duplin County and the first mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Created: 1784
County Seat:
James Myhand House 1784
Clinton 1784 – present
County Courthouse – Clinton
Location: 101 East Main Street / Lisbon Street
Built: 1902 – 1904
Style: Federal
Architect: B F Smith Fireproof Construction Company
Contractor: B F Smith Fireproof Construction Company
Description: The building faces southeast and is a two story red colored brick structure. The building has a large porch supported by five large white colored pillars rising to the roof line. The entrance is recessed. There is also a similar porch on the northwest side. There are south and north wings with dormers on the roof. On the center of the roof is a square white colored cupola with clock and green roof. The building was remodeled in 1937 to 1938 and the architect was R R Markley. The remodeling was a Public Works Administration project.
Note: The cost of construction of the courthouse was $30,000. Years later, in 1938, the building was completely remodeled at a cost of $100,000.
Courthouses:
N – Harnett County and Johnston County
E – Duplin County
S – Pender County
W – Bladen County and Cumberland County
Photos taken 2008