Turkey is a town in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States.

During the town's early history, a large group of wild turkey moved into the area, and the people regarded that as a sign.

The town's post office sometimes has received mail intended for the Republic of Turkey.

At one time, the post office received letters from stamp collectors asking for a Thanksgiving Day postmark.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square mile (1.0 km2), all land.