Mint Hill started out as a small farming town founded in 1750 by Scots-Irish pioneers, surprisingly making it the first official town in Mecklenburg County.  Prior to those early settlers, Native Americans found the area perfect for camps as it provided rich soil supported by the numerous creeks and streams culminating with the Rocky River flowing through the land.  The area was home to several signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence which declared independence from Great Britain.   Once the cotton gin was developed, that industry grew in the local area which eventually attracted blacksmiths and local merchants. Today, a dedicated group of volunteers maintain the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village preserving the rich history of Mint Hill within its 2.6 acres in the heart of town.  The community continues to grow with more modern retail space in recent years attracting new residents from across the country.  The small town’s location makes it an ideal spot for commuting to Uptown, South on I-485 to Ballantyne or North to Concord.

Town Hall:  704.545.9726

Police:  704.545.1085

Fire:  704-545-4866

Chamber of Commerce:  704-573-8282

Population:  27, 143

Founded: 1750

Incorporated: 1899, 1971

Zip Code:  28227

County:  Mecklenburg, Union

Elevation: 768 ft.

Mayor:  Brad Simmons

FB: @TownofMintHill

IG: @TownofMintHill

 

MATTHEWS

An area rich for farming that at one time had so many tree stumps left behind from clearing the land for planting that the early settlement in the 1800s became known as “Stumptown.”   Once John Miles Fullwood was appointed as the first postmaster for the area, mail was often addressed to Fullwood which served as the unofficial name of the area until it was incorporated in 1879 as Matthews. Trains have always been a vital part of town with the first rolling through in December 1874.  The stop was eventually named Matthews Station in honor of Edward Matthews.  In 1907, a brick schoolhouse was built which now serves as the Matthews Community Center.  To preserve the unique history of the town, the Matthews Historical Foundation was established in 1987 and later started the award-winning Matthews Heritage Museum which is open to visitors Thursday – Saturday.  In 1996, ten buildings along Trade Street were listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are noted on a sign for easy discovery.  Matthews continues to evolve and has become known for its annual Matthews Alive festival in August that attracts attendees from all around the region.

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Town Hall:  704-847-4411

Police: 704-847-5555

Matthews Firehouse #1:  704-847-9400

Matthews Firehouse #2:  704-847-4468

Idlewild Fire Dept.:  704-545-5561

Chamber of Commerce:  704-847-3649

Population:  30,124

Founded:

Incorporated: 1879

Zip Code:  28104, 28105

County:  Mecklenburg

Elevation:  745 ft.

Mayor:  John Higdon

FB:  @MatthewsNC

IG:  @TownofMatthews

 

The small town of Stallings is located between Matthews and Indian Trail situated in both Mecklenburg and Union counties.  In 1902, the prominent farmer and merchant, Matthew Thomas Stallings, from up the road in Harrisburg bought 200 acres in the area.  He later built a home and local business with a vision to build a settlement full of enterprise. That industry started with Mark Conder’s sawmill which employed many local residents.  Once Matthew Thomas’ brother, Martin moved to the area for farming, the community became known as Stallings.  After incorporation, Martin’s son, Carl became the town’s first mayor.  The need for a larger town hall was met in 2005 with the completion of the current building just in time for the annexation of the Emerald Lake and Shannamara subdivisions in 2006 which added an additional 400 homes to the community.  The latest edition is the Sunny in Stallings Farmers Market located in the lot across the street from the town hall and next to the Municipal Park.

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Town Hall:  704-821-8557

Police:  704-821-0300

Fire:  704-821-7100

Union Co. Chamber of Commerce:  704.289.4567

Population:  16,768

Incorporated:  1975

Zip Code: 28104

County:  Mecklenburg, Union

Elevation:  676 ft.

Mayor:  Wyatt Dunn

FB:  @TownofStallings

IG:  @TownofStallings

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Founded in 1861, the farming town of Indian Trail first served as a community serving the many travelers along the “Indian Trail” that ran between Petersburg, VA down to the Indians of Waxhaw.  Eventually, the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad was built and became a vital fixture in the area like it was in Matthews and Stallings. In recent years, the Sun Valley Entertainment District has become the local hotspot with a 14-screen theater along with a variety of restaurants and local retail.  The community has earned titles like one of the “Best Places to Live in America” and ranked in the Top Five for “Best North Carolina Towns for Young Families.”  As future growth is expected, a master plan was developed by town officials in 2023 to manage the overall impact and expectations.

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Town Hall:  704-821-5401

Union Co. Sheriff:  704-283-3791

Baker Vol. Fire:  704-289-2741

Hemby Bridge Vol. Fire:  704-882-2100

Stallings Vol. Fire:  704-821-7100

Union Co. Chamber of Commerce:  704.289.4567

Population:  41,724

Founded:  1861

Incorporated: 1907

Zip Code:  28079

County:  Union

Elevation:  715 ft.

Mayor:  David Cohn

FB: @IndianTrail

IG:  @IndianTrailNC

X:  @IndianTrailGOV

 

The official history pages for the Village of Wesley Chapel are not long.  In historical terms, it is a very young community having been incorporated in 1998.  Initially, the village contained 2,500 acres and today sits at just over 5,300 acres of land. In the late 1800s, the area was known as Price’s Mill, named after a local farmer and merchant, Joseph Price.  The name Wesley Chapel dates back to 1832 when the United Methodist church was built on Potter Road.  Today, the new homes tend to be built on at least one acre and limited commercial development offers the retail conveniences sought by local residents.

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Town Hall: (704) 839‑0182

Union Co. Sheriff:  704-283-3791

Fire: 704-843-3367

Union Co. Chamber of Commerce: 704.289.4567

Population: 9,040

Incorporated: 1998

Zip Code: 28104

County:  Union

Elevation: 600 ft.

Mayor:  Amanda Fuller

FB: @VillageofWesleyChapel