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Stanley Main Street Gazebo
hen the community chose
Stanley’s motto – A Friendly
Place – in a contest in 1960,
W few probably imagined the
nickname would still resonate today. Yet
residents affirm their pride in a charming
downtown with local shops and eateries,
live music most weekends, trivia nights,
music bingo and food trucks. Locals also
connect during the Cooling off Concerts
on Main over the summer and the annual
Country Fest Carnival in the fall, which
attracts thousands for music, food and
entertainment.
Recreation is found at Harper Park,
which features a splash pad and
playground, paved track and nature
trail, and sports courts and fields.
Golfers can tee off at the nearby Pine
Island Country Club.
Stanley is one of the oldest towns in the
county, with colonial roots to the 1700s.
A prospector named Stanley panned for
gold here, and the community that sprang
up along the creek became known as
Stanley’s Creek. Later, during the Civil
War, the Brevard Station railroad depot
Stanley soldiers and provisions for those in the
in Stanley was a key departure point for
field. Explore the Brevard Station Museum
where railroad, military and sports
memorabilia highlight the significance of
Stanley’s history.
Established 1841 | Mayor Cathy Kirkland One of the town’s most notable claims
to fame is the discovery and naming of
the Large Leafed Magnolia (now known
as Bigleaf Magnolia) by André Michaux, a
French botanist who discovered the tree in
the Stanley area – the prominent feature in
the town’s logo.
The Town of Stanley is building a new,
10,000-square-foot police department
to replace the current structure, a project
funded by a state grant.

Stanley
Fast Facts

Population ......................4,525
Median Household Income
.....................................$64,997

Median Age....................... 41.9

Source: Applied Geographic Solutions,
2024, Economic Development Partnership
of North Carolina

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