Anderson Creek, North Carolina
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Anderson Creek is an unincorporated community located in the Anderson Creek Township
Anderson Creek Township, Harnett County, North Carolina
Anderson Creek Township is one of thirteen townships in Harnett County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 11,216 according to the 2000 census.Geographically, Anderson Creek Township occupies in southern Harnett County...

 of Harnett County, North Carolina
Harnett County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 91,025 people, 33,800 households, and 24,099 families residing in the county. The population density was 153 people per square mile . There were 38,605 housing units at an average density of 65 per square mile...

. Notable landmarks near here include Anderson Creek Primary School, Anderson Creek Plaza, Tiger's Pizza & Subs, Overhills High School, Overhills Middle School, Overhills Elementary School, and the most notable landmark is the Anderson Creek Golf Club.

Anderson Creek is located approximately 7 Miles to the North Of Spring Lake/Pope/Ft. Bragg, NC.

Current talks are in place on incorporating Anderson Creek as a town, which would entail a post office being stationed in the community. Currently most Anderson Creek residents have Spring Lake addresses with the zip code 28390. Anderson Creek is serviced by the Harnett County Sheriff's department for law enforcement and Anderson Creek Fire & EMS for fire and emergency services. Anderson Creek is a strong rural community that has a lot of potential and is currently growing at a very rapid rate.
  • Land area: 66.4 sq mi (172 km²).
  • Water area: 0.4 sq mi (1 km²).
  • Population: 11,216 (48% urban, 52% rural)

  • Males: 5,646 (50.3%)
  • Females: 5,570 (49.7%)


Anderson Creek is a fast-growing community. Increased rapid growth of the community can be attributed to the increase of Military at nearby Ft. Bragg, as well as the Davis Love III. created golf course "Anderson Creek Club". Just recently at the inersection of Ray and Overhill's roads a shopping center was added. The Anderson Creek Shopping Center comprises a Food Lion, China Star Chinese takeout, Domino's Pizza, Family Dollar, and a California Styles hair salon. The Movie Gallery location is now vacant.

The Anderson Creek Plaza includes a Subway restaurant, a Tobacco Station, a coffee shop (Cuppy's coffee), a dry-cleaners (Monarch Cleaners), and a full service real estate firm (360 Real Estate Services).

Schools

  • South Harnett Elementary
  • Anderson Creek Primary
  • Overhills High
  • Overhills Middle
  • Overhills Elementary

Fire Department

  • Anderson Creek Volunteer Fire Department
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