Sanford, County seat in Lee County, North Carolina, United States
Sanford encompasses 255 square miles of diverse terrain, featuring rivers and lakes across its landscape within the Piedmont and Sandhills regions.
The area transformed from early European settlements in the 1740s to become an official city in 1908, named as the administrative center of Lee County.
The city management structure incorporates regular town halls and community forums where residents participate in municipal decision-making processes throughout the year.
The municipal government operates essential services including water supply, waste management, and educational facilities through its council-manager administrative system.
North Carolina's first commercial coal mine opened in the 1850s near Sanford, in the community of Egypt, supporting Confederate forces during the Civil War.
Location: Lee County
Elevation above the sea: 108 m
Website: http://sanfordnc.net
GPS coordinates: 35.47580,-79.17560
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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