Carthage

Carthage, Ah sweet Carthage. A town where time stands still and the neighborly

spirit and moral values have remained for over 100 years. Spending time here will not only take you back in time, but it will also remind you of so many fond memories of your childhood and what's really important in life.

As the county seat of Moore County, this beautiful community has remained the same, charming, rural town that has drawn locals to the area for years. A center square with the old courthouse sitting smack dab in the middle and businesses in old original buildings and surrounding areas that radiate out from the square. The town's mainstays in economic development have been agriculture and farming, manufacturing and government. And even though there are a couple of new shopping centers, the majority of the town remains unchanged. Carthage's small businesses around town consist mainly of antique shops, restaurants and eating joints, coffee shops, small clothing and jewelry boutiques, and home furnishings.

For years people came from all over to the Tyson and Jones Buggy factory to buy what people considered to be the "cadillac" of buggies and carts, back in the day. After the closing of the plant some years later, Henry Ford was actually interested in the property and turning it into an automotive plant, but when the owners refused to sell he moved on to Detroit. The Buggy Festival still celebrates this history in the spring with musicians, food, plenty of old buggies and carts, local vendors, crafts, antiques and pottery, and a gathering of some 25,000 people from all over. Many visitors that come in for the bi-annual antiques festival in Cameron also come to The Buggy Festival, looking for that special piece of pottery or history from the past.

Accomodations here are typically in one of the 3 historic Bed and Breakfast Inns in town, or in one of the outlying communities. Pinehurst is only 15 minutes away. One of the great things about Sandhills living is the close proximity of these dynamic small town communities. You can travel from one to the other in 10-15 minutes or less. The Old Buggy Inn in the historic district of Carthage has been a favorite of many a traveler. The Old Buggy Inn was built by W T Jones, president of the Tyson and Jones Buggy Factory, in 1880. This historic Victorian B & B is a fantastic place to get away and relax at. Period furnishings, warm people, big rooms, relaxing grounds and good food all make this a great place to stay.

Our Moore County government offices are also in Carthage, conveniently located next to the intersection of Hwy 15/501 and Hwy 22.

Acreage and homes in the Carthage area are more affordable than what you might find in the Pinehurst, Southern Pines or other Moore County areas. Farms and homes with acreage are expectedly more expensive, as are some historic properties, but overall the real estate market here offers great possibilities for families and residents settling down, as well as investors. Many investors that visit the area actually look at acreage here, as the core area of Pinehurst/Southern Pines continues to grow and push development out towards Carthage, Seven Lakes, Whispering Pines and Vass.

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