OFFICIAL WEBSITE
TOWN OFFICIALS
Mayor- Ethel T. Clark (910) 436-0241; (910) 497-9271
Mayor Pro-Tem- James P. O’Garra (910) 797-7145; FAX (910 436-6094
Alderman- Nellie McCoy (910) 497-2890
Alderman- Fredericka Sutherland (910) 960-0164
Alderman- Napoleon Hogans (910) 497-8459
Alderman- Richard Higgins (910) 497-1027
Town Manager- Michael Uskiewicz (910) 436-0241
HISTORY
Prior to World War I the greater part of Spring Lake was known first as Clayton Cut because of the deep path that was cut through the hills where the railroad now runs. The lake (Spring Lake Pond) was formed when a railroad was built across the swamp., damming up the water. Spring Lake was also known as Prince’s Siding after Prince who operated a saw mill there. It was known by this name until the 1920′s. It was named Spring Lake in approximately 1923. Most of the land that is now the Town of Spring Lake was owned by the Murchison family. Their ancestral home was known as Holly Hill. It was located near McDuffie Creek on Highway NC 87, north of Spring Lake. The first buildings were constructed in Spring Lake during the 1920′s. The town grew slowly but constantly. Since the early 1920′s Spring Lake’s sparse poulation has been a catalyst for what is now a modern, thriving community. The community’s population increased rapidly during World War II due to the build up of Fort Bragg. The federal government constructed a water and sewer system. Bragg Boulevard, the four lane “mainlane” that connects Fayetteville-Ft. Bragg-Spring Lake, was also built at this time. From the end of World War II until incorporated in April of 1951 the Spring Lake community benefited from post was surpluses.
A GROWING COMMUNITY
Spring Lake is located in one of the fastest growing areas of North Carolina. Our town is an ideal location for retail stores and service type businesses. The major portion of our town’s population consists of military, dependents of military personnel, government civil service employees, and retired military personnel. Spring Lake has ideal sites for light industry sites such as: textiles, electronics, assembly and fabrication type plants. The town and nearby areas can provide a plentiful, capable workforce. The area is also ideal for retired military personnel. Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB, which are located on the western border of Spring Lake, offer all the usual service-oriented personnel facilities. New housing and business developments are being constructed throughout Spring Lake. All indications show that Spring Lake will continue to grow and prosper for years to come.
