Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lee County

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lee County

Sanford is the county seat for Lee County

Adjacent to Lee County, North Carolina

Chatham County (26) ►

Harnett County (42) ►

Moore County (21) ►

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1 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Broadway — Broadway, N.C. —

On North Main Street (County Route 1579) north of West Harrington Avenue (County Route 1538), on the left when traveling north.

Town in Lee County, settled in 1870, incorporated in 1907. Named for a broad level opening in the vast pine forest which covered the area. — — Map (db m219812) HM

2 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Sanford — H-43 — A.A.F Seawell — 1864-1950 —

On West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.

Justice of State Supreme Court, 1938-1950; state legislator and attorney general. Home is here. — — Map (db m222023) HM

3 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Sanford — H-51 — Buffalo Church —

On Carthage Street (County Route 1237) at Buffalo Church Road, on the right when traveling east on Carthage Street.

Presbyterian. Founded in 1797 by Scottish Highlanders. Present building, the fourth, erected 1880, stands on original site. — — Map (db m219814) HM

4 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Sanford — H-19 — Charles D. McIver — 1860 - 1906 —

On Boone Trail Road (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling south.

Educator and first president of what is now UNC-Greensboro, 1891 – 1906. Boyhood home is 200 yds. W. — — Map (db m219815) HM

5 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Sanford — H-41 — Egypt Coal Mine —

On Cumnock Road 0.3 miles north of U.S. 421, on the right when traveling north.

Operated at intervals, 1856-1929. Aided the Confederate war effort. Site of explosions, 1895 & 1900. Shaft 2mi. N. — — Map (db m214359) HM

6 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Sanford — H-102 — Endor Iron Works —

On Cumnock Road 0.3 miles north of U.S. 421, on the right when traveling north.

Large smelting furnace provided iron, 1862-65, to Confederacy. Reopened 1870 & ceased to operate 1896. Remains 1½ mi. NE. — — Map (db m214358) HM

7 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Sanford — General Robert E. Lee —

Near South Horner Boulevard (Business U.S. 421) west of Courtland Drive.

"Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less." Born January 19, 1807 at Stratford Hall, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Son of Henry "Light Horse Harry" . . . — — Map (db m245028) HM

8 ► North Carolina, Lee County, Sanford — Lee County Court Bell —

Near South Horner Boulevard (Business U.S. 421) near Courtland Drive.

Restored in honor of bicentennial July 4, 1976 — — Map (db m245517) WM

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