Forest Hills
District of Sanford
in Lee County of North Carolina, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
35.480 and -79.180 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 35° 28' 47" and W -79° 10' 49"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 01:37 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
12:21 am and 2:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.937 and 115.018 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Burnside
References
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Delve into Forest Hills

The district Forest Hills of Sanford in Lee County (North Carolina) is a district located in United States about 263 mi south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

25°C (76 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

25°C (77 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hampton Inn Sanford

Address
1,8 mi
1904 South Horner Blvd.
27330 Sanford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites SANFORD

Address
2,0 mi
2110 Dalrymple Street
27330 SANFORD
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Americas Best Value Inn

Address
1,5 mi
1143 North Horner Blvd.
27330 SANFORD
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Econo Lodge Sanford

Address
2,0 mi
1403 N. Horner Blvd.
27330 Sanford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN OF SANFORD

Address
1,6 mi
1217 N HORNER BLVD COUPLE BLOCKS ON 421 NORTH
27330 Sanford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Suites Sanford

Address
1,9 mi
1891 Bragg Street
27330 Sanford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BAYMONT INN & SUITES SANFORD

Address
2,6 mi
2614 S. HORNER BLVD
27330 Sanford
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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1999 Honda Shadow VLX Motorcycle Sanford, NC

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Virtual tour of the CARA shelter, in Sanford NC

Published: March 22, 2015
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Rating: 5 of 5
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Rating: 3 of 5
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1996 Toyota Paseo Used Cars Sanford NC

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Rating: 5 of 5
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Payton Jackson Class of 2016 2014 LCHS Soccer Highlights.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lee County, North Carolina

Lee County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2000, the population was 49,040. Its county seat is Sanford.

Located at 35.48, -79.17 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Lee County, North Carolina, North Carolina counties, 1907 establishments in the United States, Populated places established in 1907

Goldston, North Carolina

Goldston is a town in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 319 at the 2000 census.

Located at 35.5925, -79.3297 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chatham County, North Carolina, Towns in North Carolina

Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford is a city in Lee County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 23,220 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lee County.

Located at 35.4759, -79.1755 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cities in North Carolina, Populated places in Lee County, North Carolina, County seats in North Carolina

Broadway, North Carolina

Broadway is a town in Lee County, North Carolina, United States.

Located at 35.4583, -79.0532 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Towns in North Carolina, Populated places in Harnett County, North Carolina, Populated places in Lee County, North Carolina, Populated places established in 1870

Haywood, North Carolina

Haywood is an unincorporated community in southeastern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States. Haywood was one of the sites considered in 1792 as a possible location for North Carolina's new capital, although Raleigh was ultimately chosen.

Located at 35.6203, -79.0639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places in Chatham County, North Carolina

Lockville, North Carolina

Lockville (also Ramsey's Mill) is an unincorporated community southeastern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States, near the community of Moncure.

Located at 35.6208, -79.0919 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Chatham County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Carbonton, North Carolina

Carbonton is an unincorporated community in southwestern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States, along the Deep River. The community lies near the point where Chatham, Lee, and Moore counties come together. The community got its name from the local coal industry that thrived nearby until the early 20th century.

Located at 35.5206, -79.3489 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places in Chatham County, North Carolina

WDCC

WDCC is a college radio station broadcasting a Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio format. Licensed to Sanford, North Carolina, USA, the station serves the North Carolina college area. The station is currently owned by Central Carolina Community College.

Located at 35.4719, -79.1433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
College radio stations in North Carolina, Radio stations established in 1970

Gulf, North Carolina

Gulf is an unincorporated community in southwestern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States, south of the town of Goldston. It is located on the Deep River. The community is home to a general store and several historical homes. It received its name from its location, at a wide bend in the Deep River. Gulf is the geographical center of North Carolina.

Located at 35.5606, -79.2817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places in Chatham County, North Carolina

Moncure, North Carolina

Moncure, founded in 1881 is a small unincorporated rural community in southeastern Chatham County, North Carolina. The community is located near the confluence of the Deep and Haw Rivers, which forms the Cape Fear River. Moncure once served as the western-most inland port in the state, linked all the way to the coast by steamships. The B.

Located at 35.6228, -79.0783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places in Chatham County, North Carolina

Brickhaven, North Carolina

Brickhaven is an unincorporated community in southeastern Chatham County, North Carolina, United States, near the Harnett County line. It is located in the "boot" of Chatham County southeast of Moncure and is near the community of Corinth. Its name derives from the numerous brick plants and clay pits located in the community.

Located at 35.575, -79.0289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places in Chatham County, North Carolina

Lee County High School (Sanford, North Carolina)

Lee County High School is one of two high schools in Sanford, North Carolina. The high school is located on 1708 Nash Street in Sanford and serves grades 9–12. The school mascot is the yellow jacket and the school's colors are navy and gold.

Located at 35.4666, -79.1481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in North Carolina, Schools in Lee County, North Carolina

Coal Glen mine disaster

The Coal Glen Mine Disaster was a coal mine explosion that occurred on May 27, 1925, in Coal Glen, Oakland Township, Chatham County, North Carolina, USA. It is located just north of the city of Sanford, North Carolina. Fifty-three miners died. Attempts at re-opening the mine were made sporadically until the 1950s, but were never financially viable. The mine was permanently closed in 1951.

Located at 35.5578, -79.2089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chatham County, North Carolina, Coal mining disasters in North Carolina, 1925 disasters, 1925 in North Carolina

The Sanford Herald

The Sanford Herald is a newspaper published Tuesdays through Sundays in Sanford, North Carolina. The Sanford Herald has a daily circulation of just over 9,000 and is published every day except Mondays, and has published continuously since 1930. The Herald is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations and of the North Carolina Press Association. It is published by the Paxton Media Group of Paducah, Kentucky.

Located at 35.481, -79.1806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Newspapers published in North Carolina, Lee County, North Carolina

Barbecue Township, Harnett County, North Carolina

Barbecue Township is one of thirteen townships in Harnett County, North Carolina, USA. The township had a population of 9,174 according to the 2000 census. It is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau. Geographically, Barbecue Township occupies 59.66 square miles in southwestern Harnett County.

Located at 35.3508, -79.0419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Townships in Harnett County, North Carolina

Olivia, North Carolina

Olivia is an unincorporated community centered in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County, North Carolina but also covering parts of Anderson Creek Township near the Lee County line. It is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Located at 35.3596, -79.1097 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Harnett County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places established in 1865

Seminole, North Carolina

Seminole is an unincorporated community located along U.S. Highway 421 in the Upper Little River Township of Harnett County, North Carolina near the county line with Lee County just outside the town of Broadway {{#invoke:Footnotes | harvard_citation }}. It is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Located at 35.4402, -79.0367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Harnett County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Barbecue, North Carolina

Barbecue is an unincorporated community located in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County, North Carolina. It is a part of the Dunn Micropolitan Area, which is also a part of the greater Raleigh–Durham–Cary Combined Statistical Area (CSA) as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Located at 35.336, -79.0386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Harnett County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina, Populated places established in the 1750s

WWGP

WWGP is a radio station broadcasting a Country music format. Licensed to Sanford, North Carolina, USA, its primary market covers Lee County, Chatham County, Moore County, and Harnett County. The station is currently owned by WWGP Broadcasting and is the AM sister station of WFJA. HISTORY OF W W G P- A M WWGP-AM signed on the air in 1946. It was co-owned by close friends Waldo W. Primm, manager/engineer, and Walter W. Gregory, Rocky Mount, NC, financier, for whom the call letters stand. W. W.

Located at 35.4411, -79.215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in North Carolina

WXKL

WXKL is a radio station broadcasting a Gospel format. Licensed to Sanford, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by Thomas Broadcasting.

Located at 35.4503, -79.1583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in North Carolina

WFJA

WFJA "Classic Hits and Oldies 105.5 FM" is a radio station licensed to Sanford, North Carolina, USA. The station is currently owned by WWGP Broadcasting Corporation.

Located at 35.4428, -79.3114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in North Carolina

Cumnock, North Carolina

Cumnock is an unincorporated community in northwestern Lee County, North Carolina, United States. It lies on Cumnock Road, about a mile north of U.S. Route 421, and at an elevation of 292 feet (89 m). Endor Iron Furnace is located near the community.

Located at 35.555, -79.2378 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lee County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Lemon Springs, North Carolina

Lemon Springs is an unincorporated community in southern Lee County, North Carolina, United States. It lies south of Sanford, and southeast of Tramway. The community is centered around The Fastop Convenience store, the business shares a building with the Fastop Grill. The Greenwood Elementary School is the only one in the Lemon Springs community, before there were closer Middle and High schools, Greenwood was for grades K-12.

Located at 35.3896, -79.1945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Lee County, North Carolina, Unincorporated communities in North Carolina

Tramway, North Carolina

Tramway, North Carolina, is an area of Lee County, North Carolina which politically forms part of Sanford. It is located on U.S. 1/15/501, north of the road's intersection with North Carolina Highway 78. Its elevation is 499 feet or 152 meters.

Located at 35.4446, -79.2145 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Lee County, North Carolina, Neighborhoods in North Carolina

Southern Lee High School

Southern Lee High School is one of two high schools in Sanford, North Carolina. The high school is located on 2301 Tramway Road, in Sanford and serves grades 9-12. The school mascot is the cavalier and the school's colors are blue & orange.

Located at 35.4352, -79.1851 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Public high schools in North Carolina, Schools in Lee County, North Carolina

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