Leggett, NC

united states

Leggett is a tiny rural community in eastern North Carolina's Edgecombe County, home to just 43 people. Located along Highway 97, it's about 15 miles from Rocky Mount via US-64 and sits in tobacco and pine country. Most traffic comes from nearby towns like Tarboro (12 miles) for daily commutes, while long-distance travelers use I-95 exits near Rocky Mount to reach the area. The community sits near the headwaters of Fishing Creek.