Waxhaw North
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the friendly town of Waxhaw NC.
 Waxhaw
NC is a historic yet progressive town located in
Union County and south of
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Waxhaw’s uniqueness is defined by its diverse character
of antique stores, scenic horse farms, and a downtown
district listed on the National Register of Historic
Places.
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Waxhaw NC is located in a historic region called
the Waxhaws, and in the Piedmont region of North
Carolina. The area is wooded with rolling hills. Waxhaw
is also in the region where gold was first found in the
United States, and the Howie Gold Mine is not far from
the city limits. Andrew Jackson, seventh President of
the United States, was born nearby in 1767. There is
some disagreement as to which of the Carolinas was his
actual birthplace, due to the very close proximity of
the NC/SC border.
Although it is such a
small city, Waxhaw NC is surprisingly well-known
in the Charlotte area, with annual events such as the
Fourth of July Parade (known for its outrageous floats).
Waxhaw is also known around the world, specifically in
missions groups, due to the location of a Wycliffe Bible
Translators base and airport known as JAARS.
Waxhaw takes its name from the Waxhaws, both the name
for the area and the name for the Indian tribe that once
inhabited it. The community dates back to the 1700s, but
it wasn't until 1888 that the railroad, laying tracks to
Atlanta, brought prosperity. Tracks still run through
the center of town along the green, grassy strip
dividing two rows of stores.
The community was once dependent on cotton, but when the
fiber lost its luster in the early 1960s, Waxhaw
reshaped itself as an antique and fine dining center.
The Town currently has dozens of specialty shops and
dining ranging from mom & pop restaurants to fine dining
bistros. (Not all shops are clustered together, so
explore.).
The Waxhaw Historic District is on the National Register
of Historic Places, and Waxhaw has some wonderful old
houses near the center of town. Residents and town
government are also working on beautification plans. A
beautiful Town Park is conveniently located in downtown
Waxhaw. For new housing nearby, look along NC 75 East &
West of Waxhaw, as well as Hwy 16 North of Waxhaw.
Near Waxhaw is Cane Creek Park, a 1,050-acre park that
draws visitors with its beauty and its activities. A lot
of folks had a hand in this park, which opened in 1978.
The facility, on Harkey Road south of Waxhaw, was a
cooperative venture between Union County, the Union
Conservation District and the Soil Conservation Service
of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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