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N.C. 217 
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Photo: NC 217 and NC 82 heading out (Adam Prince)
NC 217
N.C. 217  10 miles
The Road: Begins at US 401 near Linden (Cumberland County) and ends US 421/NC 55-82 Erwin (Harnett County).
Towns and Attractions: Cumberland Co: Linden
Harnett Co: Erwin
History: NC 217 appeared about 1933 as new routing, running from NC 21 (now US 401) to at least NC 55 (now NC 82) Erwin.
By 1936, NC 217 was extended along NC 82 to US 421/NC 60 (now SR 1718 Denim Dr)

In 1957, NC 217 was extended north to its current end, replacing part of a rerouted US 421 and a tiny piece of rerouted NC 55.
1933 Official
NC 217 appears
1936 Harnett County
NC 217 with NC 82 to Erwin
1957 Harnett County
NC 217 extended out to modern US 421

Comment: NC 217 provides a back-door way from the Fayetteville area to Erwin.

Last Update: 1 August 2009

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