Broadway, North Carolina
Broadway is a town of 1,657 people in Harnett County, North Carolina, founded in 1870.
Why visit Broadway
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Broadway
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Broadway
Broadway is a town in Lee County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Broadway had a population of 1,267.
From the Wikipedia article Broadway, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
North Carolina Veterans Memorial Pavilion
Park · 0.4 mi
210 South Main Street, Broadway
Restaurants and cafes5
Los Charros Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican
118 South Main Street, Broadway
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping2
Broadway Hardware & Supply
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
305 North Main Street, Broadway
History
According to the book, Broadway North Carolina: 1870-1970, Broadway was settled in 1870 and incorporated as a town in 1907. The name "Broadway" comes from a broad level opening in the region's vast pine forest where the town was established. Among the early settlers of the area which is now Broadway were Hugh Matthews, Grisham Thomas, Tilmon Thomas, M.M. Watson, and Captain J.O.A. Kelly. African American families that settled in the area included the Buchanans, Camerons, McLeans, Minters, and Womacks.
Broadway celebrated the centennial of its settlement in October 1970. During this event men and women had a street dance and dressed as they did in the 1870s. Broadway celebrated the centennial of its incorporation as well as the centennial of Lee County in 2007. Broadway recently celebrated "Broadway Our Way" in April 2009. A few years into the 21st century, many citizens of Broadway town proper paid a visit to New York to see a Broadway show, and in return Broadway, New York, came to Broadway, North Carolina. A show was put on at Broadway Elementary School with Sandy Duncan, actress of television and stage leading the way.
From the History section of Broadway, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
School · 4.2 mi
283 Harvey Faulk Road, Sanford
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County Rca
School · 4.2 mi
283 Harvey Faulk Road, Sanford
Map of Broadway
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 38°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 33°F | 3.1 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sanford 8 Ne (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Harnett County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pope Army Airfield (POB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Sanford 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Spout Springs 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Anderson Creek 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Holly Springs 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Angier 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Fuquay-Varina 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Spring Lake 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Apex 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Cary 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Fayetteville 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Broadway, North Carolina 2, Indy beetle, CC0
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