Benson, North Carolina, located in Johnston County, is truly a one of a kind community offering a rich agricultural history coupled with a slice of the Americana way of living. A community known for its celebrations, Mule Days in September and “The Sing” in June, Benson attracts nearby participants and residents as well as thousands of visitors from the surrounding area to attend these renowned and enjoyable events. Benson’s great location makes it a link for many major transportation routes including I-40, a major east-west route from Wilmington North Carolina to Barstow, California, and I-95, a major north-south route connecting Miami, Florida to the United States/Canada border near Houlton, Maine. With established neighborhoods, new communities, apartments and condominiums, In a town where neighbors know their neighbors and family values are still alive and important, Benson offers something to everyone.