Wayne County
… was formed in 1779 from Dobbs County. Located in the E section of the state, it is bounded by Greene, Lenoir, Duplin, Sampson, Johnston, and Wilson Counties. It was named for Gen. Anthony Wayne (1745-96), Revolutionary War leader. Area: 555 sq. mi. County seat: Goldsboro, with an elevation of 111 ft. Townships are Brogden, Buck Swamp, Fork, Goldsboro, Grantham, Great Swamp, Indian Springs, Nahunta, New Hope, Pikeville, Saulston, and Stony Creek. Produces tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, cotton, poultry, dairy products, baked goods, wood products, sweet potatoes, cantaloupes, pickles, hogs, livestock, and cucumbers. See also St. Patrick's Parish.
