Sanford North Carolina Information
Sanford NC Community Information
Introduction to Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, North Carolina, in Lee county, is 31 miles SW of Cary, North Carolina (center to center) and 36 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city has a population of just over 25,000. The present day city of Sanford was named after C.O. Sanford, a railroad civil engineer. Sanford is the county seat of Lee County, which was established in 1907. The town of Jonesboro, another major town of the county, merged with the city in the late 20th century and was renamed as Jonesboro Heights. The Sanford Herald, the city’s newspaper, was first published in 1930.
Lee County Communities
Lee County has over 50,000 citizens and continues to grow. Many families are finding that Lee County offers more space and a small town feel unavailable in places like Cary and Raleigh. Find out more on my Lee County North Carolina information page.
- Sanford is the largest town in Lee County with over 25,000 citizens. Find out more about the city of Sanford at my Sanford North Carolina information page.
- Broadway is the second largest town in Lee County with just over 1,000 citizens. Broadway prides itself as the "Mayberry Incarnate". Find out more about the town of Broadway at my Broadway North Carolina information page.
- Carolina Trace is a gated community with over 1,000 home sites, a lake, and two golf courses. Find out more at my Carolina Trace Community information page.
Harnett County Communities
Harnett County has over 90,000 citizens and is undergoing rapid growth partially due to the reassignment of 20,000 troops to Fort Bragg as part of BRAC. Another main reason for this growth is the great quality of life available in Harnett County. Find out more on my Harnett County North Carolina information page.
Sanford and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Sanford
There are several open spaces and parks in Sanford including Depot Park, Deep River Sporting Clays, and SanLee Park. It is also worth visiting the Railroad House Museum. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Kendale Shopping Center, Sanford Mall, and Sanford Shopping Center. The Sanford Municipal Golf Course is an ideal destination for golf lovers, and it offers an eye-catching view of Buffalo Creek. It also has a large driving range. Golfers can also visit the Tobacco Road Golf Course.
Sanford Higher Education
Central Carolina Community College is the local college. Higher educational facilities are also offered at Campbell University, Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University, and Meredith College.
