Sharpsburg (Edgecombe County, NC)

Around Sharpsburg ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Rocky Mount. It lies just north of Sharpsburg. Rocky Mount has a population of 53,700 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Wilson. It is located about 10 miles [ km] to the southwest of Sharpsburg and has a population of 49,500 people.

For comparison, Sharpsburg has a population of 2,000 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Sharpsburg, with the nearest first.

Ashburk
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashburk have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashburk
- Ashburk is located in Nash County
Joyners Crossing
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joyners Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joyners Crossing
- Joyners Crossing is located in Nash County
Easonburg
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Easonburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Easonburg
- Easonburg is located in Nash County
Elm City
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elm City
- Elm City is located in Wilson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,296 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elm City <3>
Langley Crossroads
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley Crossroads
- Langley Crossroads is located in Nash County
Rocky Mount
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Mount
- Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 53,689 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rocky Mount <3>
Winstead Crossroads
(5 miles [8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winstead Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winstead Crossroads
- Winstead Crossroads is located in Nash County
Halifax Crossing
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halifax Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halifax Crossing
- Halifax Crossing is located in Nash County
Sandy Cross
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandy Cross
- Sandy Cross is located in Nash County
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- Cliftonville
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliftonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliftonville
  - Cliftonville is located in Nash County
- Mercer
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mercer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mercer
  - Mercer is located in Edgecombe County
- Westry
  (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westry
  - Westry is located in Nash County
- North Green
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Green
  - North Green is located in Nash County
- Snells Crossroads
  (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Snells Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Snells Crossroads
  - Snells Crossroads is located in Nash County
- Regency Estates
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Regency Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Regency Estates
  - Regency Estates is located in Nash County

For more communities neighboring Sharpsburg, please visit our County-by-County Page for Sharpsburg.

Edgecombe County ...

Sharpsburg is primarily located in Edgecombe County<4>. A portion of Sharpsburg extends into Nash County and Wilson County.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Edgecombe County: Halifax, Martin, Nash, Pitt & Wilson.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sharpsburg ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Sharpsburg.

Airports Near Sharpsburg ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Sharpsburg and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Sharpsburg.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sharpsburg ...

Looking for more information about Sharpsburg? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Sharpsburg. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Sharpsburg, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sharpsburg.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
- Sharpsburg Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sharpsburg
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sharpsburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Sharpsburg.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Edgecombe, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Sharpsburg), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.