Fearrington (FEER-ing-tuhn), uninc. town (1990 pop. 1,101), Chatham co., central N.C., suburb, 17 mi/27 km SW of Durham, near Haw R; 35°48'N 79°04'W. Agr. area (grain, tobacco; poultry, livestock). Jordan L. reservoir, on New Hope R., to E. Original townsite of Farrington, on W shore.