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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sanford,_North_CarolinaSanford, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Sanford is a city in Lee County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 30,261 at the 2020 census. [5] It is the county seat of Lee County. [6] The geographic center of North Carolina is located northwest of the city, in Chatham County. [7]

   • Lee County, North Carolina - Wikipedia

     Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of North...

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     Sanford is a city in and the county seat of Lee County,...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lee_County,_North_CarolinaLee County, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 63,285. [1] The county seat is Sanford. [2] Lee County comprises the Sanford, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Cary, NC Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 2,368,947 in ...

3. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sanford,_North_CarolinaSanford, North Carolina - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

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   Sanford is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, 30,261 people live in Sanford.

4. leecountync.gov › community › our_historyOur History - Lee County, North Carolina

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   Situated in the geographic center of the Tar Heel State, it teeters on the fall line dividing the Piedmont and the Coastal Plain. The city of Sanford, named in honor of railroad engineer Col. Charles Ogburn Sanford, is the county seat.

5. welcometosanford.com › historyHistory - Welcome to Sanford NC

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   From its earliest days as a prominent central North Carolina railroad hub, to its emergence as the country’s most prolific producers of brick products and now its place as a diverse, vibrant and steadily growing community, Sanford has a lot to be proud of!

6. visitsanfordnc.com › about-sanford-ncSanford NC and Lee County | Visitor Information | Visit ...

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   Visit Sanford, NC and Lee County for amazing art in murals, galleries and on stage. Eclectic fare served with southern hospitality. Abundant outdoor recreation and natural beauty. Remarkable history and a vibrant downtown district.

7. sanfordnc.net › 436City Profile | City of Sanford, NC

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   Sanford (population 30,000) is located in the central Piedmont area of North Carolina, occupying the gently rolling hills of the state, which are flanked on each side by the mountain region of the west and the coastal area of the east.

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   What county is Sanford NC?

   • The county seat is Sanford. [ 2 ] Lee County comprises the Sanford, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Raleigh - Durham - Cary, NC Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 2,368,947 in 2023. [ 3 ][ 4 ]

   Lee County, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Why is Sanford called Sanford?

   • [ 7] Sanford was named for C.O. Sanford, a railroad civil engineer instrumental in the building of the rail lines through the area that formed the foundation of what became the city of Sanford. Sanford is located in Lee County, North Carolina, which was formed from parts of the surrounding three counties in 1907.

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   When did Sanford NC become a town?

   • In 1874, two railroads crossed in a bucolic spot in the heart of North Carolina, and the Town of Sanford was formed. Even long before the town was officially incorporated, it played a role in Revolutionary and Civil War history, particularly historic sites such as House in the Horseshoe, Endor Iron Furnace and, of course, Depot Park.

   Sanford NC and Lee County | Visitor Information | Visit Sanford NC

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   Why is Lee County named after Colonel Sanford?

   • Colonel C.O. Sanford played a prominent role in the development of railroad lines in the area and the community is named in his honor. As Sanford and the neighboring communities of Jonesboro and Broadway continued to grow around the beginning of the 20 th century, Lee County was formed by drawing land largely from Moore and Chatham Counties.

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