Scotland County, North Carolina

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Scotland County
The historic E. Hervey Evans House, also known as Thomas Walton Manor, located at Laurinburg
The historic E. Hervey Evans House, also known as Thomas Walton Manor, located at Laurinburg
Map of North Carolina highlighting Scotland County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 34°50′N 79°29′W / 34.84°N 79.48°W / 34.84; -79.48
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1899
Named forScotland
SeatLaurinburg
Largest cityLaurinburg
Area
 • Total320 sq mi (800 km2)
 • Land319 sq mi (830 km2)
 • Water1.5 sq mi (4 km2)  0.5%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2018)
34,810
 • Density113/sq mi (44/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district9th
Websitewww.scotlandcounty.org

Scotland County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2010, 36,157 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Laurinburg.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.