Historic Preservation in Sampson County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Sampson County, North Carolina.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sampson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Historic-Cultural Monuments
In unincorporated Sampson County, no one may place a monument, memorial, or piece of public artwork on county property without review by the nine-member Historical and Cultural Preservation Committee (HCPC). The HCPC evaluates every proposal under Sec. 1-8 of the county code and forwards its recommendation to the Board of Commissioners, which holds final approval authority over placement, relocation, and removal.
Sampson County Monument Placement Rules
Significant RestrictionsSampson County Code §§ 1-8-03, 1-8-05
In order to facilitate a fair assessment of requests for the placement of monuments, memorials and artwork, the Sampson County Historical and Cultural Preservation Committee (HCPC) shall be established to review, evaluate and make recommendations to the Sampson County Board of Commissioners regarding applications for the placement of monuments, memorials and artwork. ... The HCPC ... will hear ...
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