History

Located in the extreme northeast corner of Knox County in the midst of the very fertile White River bottom farming area, a community was founded by Thomas Anderson II, who with his mother, Margarette Anderson, and his sister had migrated from England via New York, Louisville, Vincennes and Carlisle between 1798 and 1800.

Mr. Anderson started an Indian trading post, which stood near the southeast side of the present city limits. The community, as it grew, became known as Branham. In 1868 the citizens organized and changed the name to Sandborn in honor of a much-admired railroad surveyor, living here at that time.

There is currently one active business in Sandborn, Blue Jay Building Supplies, owned by Larry Wagler, which employs about 45 people. The Blue Jay Junction is currently under new ownership and is being prepared to open sometime in late 2021.

There is also a Post Office located in Sandborn, which has been here since 1868.

As of 2018, the population of Sandborn was estimated to be 406.