Kipling is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
located along
U.S. Route 401 in the
Hectors Creek Township of
Harnett County, North Carolina
Harnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 133,568. Its county seat is Lillington; its largest city is Dunn. Harnett County is part of the Fayetteville Metropolitan Stat ...
, United States, situated between the communities of
Cape Fear and
Chalybeate Springs north of
Lillington. It is a part of the
Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater
Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the
United States Census Bureau
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.
Kipling was formerly known as Bradley's Store during the late 19th century . An incorporation effort for the community failed in 2001. Notable landmarks here include the community post office (
ZIP code 27543).
References
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External links
Copy of 2001 N.C. Senate Bill 656 proposing incorporation of Kipling
Unincorporated communities in Harnett County, North Carolina
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina
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