Colly Township, Bladen County, North Carolina
Colly Township | |
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 Location of Colly Township within Bladen County | |
 Location of Bladen County within North Carolina | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Area | |
• Total | 94 sq mi (240 km2) |
| Population | |
• Estimate (2022) | 1,722 |
| • Density | 18.3/sq mi (7.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 910, 472 |
Colly Township is a township in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States.
Geography and population
It is one of 15 townships within the county. It is 94 square miles (240 km2) in total area, and is located in east-central Bladen County.[1]
In 2022, the estimated population of the township was 1,722.[1]
Communities within Colly Township include White Lake and Lagoon.
History
Colly Township was once home to the WECT tower, a guyed TV tower, which was one of the tallest constructions in the world.[citation needed] Erected in 1969, the tower was demolished in 2012.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Colly Township, Bladen County, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ "Demolition crews take down 2,000 ft. TV tower". WECT. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
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