Buckhorn Township is one of thirteen

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, United States. The township had a population of 1,905 according to the 2000 census. 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

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. Geographically, Buckhorn Township occupies in northwestern Harnett County. There are no incorporated municipalities located in Buckhorn Township, however, there are several unincorporated communities located here, including the communities of

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. The township's northern border is with

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. Parkers Creek rises and joins the Cape Fear River within this township.

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Townships in Harnett County, North Carolina Townships in North Carolina {{HarnettCountyNC-geo-stub

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