Barbecue, North Carolina

Barbecue Township is one of thirteen townships in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It had a population of 17,033 according to the 2010 census., 20,531 according to the 2020 census, & 19,828 according to the 2021 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 United States Census Bureau. Geographically, Barbecue Township occupies 59.65 square miles (154.5 km2) in southwestern Harnett County. There are no incorporated municipalities located in Barbecue Township, however, there are several unincorporated communities located here, including the communities of Barbecue, Olivia and Pineview.

Western Harnett High School is one of six high schools in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The other high schools include, Harnett Central, Triton, Overhills, the alternative school and Harnett Early College, located in Dunn, NC. WHHS is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Lillington, the county seat on N.C. Highway 27. The school was officially dedicated in May 1978, along with Harnett Central High School. The mascot for WHHS is the eagle.

Pineview is an unincorporated community located in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. 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. The community is centered on the intersection of North Carolina Highway 87 and North Carolina Highway 27. Pineview was formerly a great producer of dewberries (Powell 1968, p. 384).

The Solomon and Henry Weil Houses are two historic homes located at Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina. They were built in 1875 for two brothers, and are nearly identical two-story, rectangular, Late Victorian frame dwellings. They feature projecting bays, bay windows, porches, and verandahs. Social activist Gertrude Weil, Henry's daughter, grew up in the house at 200 W. Chestnut St.They were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Spout Springs is a Census-designated place in Johnsonville Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 11,040.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. Spout Springs formerly produced lumber and naval stores.The area population has increased greatly in the 21st century due to the expansion of nearby Ft. Bragg.

Olivia is an unincorporated community centered in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States, but also covering parts of Anderson Creek Township near the Lee County line. 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.

Hairtown is an unincorporated community located in the Anderson Creek Township of Harnett County, North Carolina.

Anderson Creek Club is a residential golf course community in the United States, located in the unincorporated community of Anderson Creek, North Carolina. Anderson Creek Club features a par 72 course. It was designed by Davis Love III, opened in 2001 it was awarded 4 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest. According to the Anderson Creek Club website: The golf course is "designed to accommodate any skill level, it boasts an outstanding practice facility with a 10,000 square foot putting green, practice area, chipping area, sand bunker and practice range with multiple targets."

Johnsonville is an unincorporated community located in Johnsonville Township, Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. It is located at the intersection of NC 24 and NC 27. It is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater Research Triangle of Raleigh–Durham–Cary-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area as defined by the United States Census Bureau. Residences in the community typically have a Cameron or Sanford, North Carolina address.

Ryes is an unincorporated community located along old U.S. Route 421 in the Upper Little River Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States, situated between the communities of Seminole and Mamers (Powell 1968, p. 431). 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. Camels Creek, a tributary of the Cape Fear River, rises just north of Ryes.

Seminole is an unincorporated community located along U.S. Route 421 in the Upper Little River Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, United States, near the county line with Lee County just outside the town of Broadway (Powell 1968, p. 445). 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. Daniels Creek, a tributary to the Cape Fear River, rises just north of Seminole.

Johnsonville Township is one of thirteen townships in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 6,927 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 United States Census Bureau. Geographically, Johnsonville Township occupies 65.17 square miles (168.8 km2) in southwestern Harnett County. There are no incorporated municipalities located in Johnsonville Township, however, there are several unincorporated communities located here, including the communities of Johnsonville and Spout Springs.