Concord, North Carolina
Concord is a city of 108,719 people in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, founded in April 1796.
Why visit Concord
Townapedia lists 34 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 279 places to eat, 37 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Southeast Cinemas Carolina Mall, AMC Concord Mills 24, Barber–Scotia College and Cabarrus County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Concord
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Concord
Concord is the most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States, and its county seat. The city had a population of 105,240 at the 2020 census. Concord is the second-most populous city in the Charlotte metropolitan area, tenth-most populous city in North Carolina and 287th-most populous city in the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Concord, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Southeast Cinemas Carolina Mall
Cinema and theater · 3.9 mi
120 Country Club Drive Northeast, Concord
Truliant Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 6.2 mi
Open-air concert venue in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Museums and landmarks34
Barber–Scotia College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historically black college in Concord, North Carolina
145 Cabarrus Ave W, Concord
Cabarrus County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic courthouse in Concord, North Carolina
Coleman-Franklin-Cannon Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic industrial complex at 625 Main Street SW in Concord, North Carolina
Favoni
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic home in Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Gem Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Movie theater in Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
Harvey Jeremiah Peeler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
McCurdy Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Mill Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
North Union Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Odell-Locke-Randolph Cotton Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Cotton mill in Concord, United States of America
Siloam School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.0 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
South Union Street Courthouse and Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
22 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Hartsell Park
Park · 2.4 mi
This 14 acre park has playground equipment, a picnic shelter, volleyball, horseshoes and a concrete skating rink and restroom...
65 Sunderland Road Southwest, Concord
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Weddington Road Park
Park · 3.7 mi
A park with multiple dog lots (One for large breeds, one for small -- Under 20 lbs), a playground, and a 1.5 mile Greenway.
8955 Weddington Rd Ext, Concord
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Brown Mill Mountain Bike Trail
Park · 1.8 mi
7 2nd Street Southwest, Concord
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Kids Jungle Playground
Sports field and stadium · 5.2 mi
8111 Concord Mills Boulevard
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes279
Asian Cafe
Restaurant · Asian, Sushi · 2.8 mi
6161 Bayfield Parkway, Concord
Tu-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Benny DaCorsa's
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.4 mi
30 Church Street Southeast, Concord
Su-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Biryani Pot Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 5.2 mi
8455 Pit Stop Court, Concord
Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:30-12:00, Fr 11:30-14:30,14:30-22:30, Sa...
Boba Bean
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Cafe · 0.8 mi
40 Concord Commons Pl SW, Concord
Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:30-19:00
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 5.1 mi
8503 Concord Mills Boulevard
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.9 mi
289 George Bay Court, Concord
Su-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Chopbox
Restaurant · Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Vietnamese · 3.3 mi
9 Union Street North, Concord
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 5.7 mi
3050 Derita Road, Concord
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; PH off
E-Noodles
Restaurant · Asian, Sushi · 2.5 mi
360 Exchange Street Northwest, Concord
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Sa 17:00-22:00
Fresh Off The Grill
Restaurant · Burger · 2.2 mi
5303 Poplar Tent Road, Concord
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
267 more on the map.
History
Concord, located in today's rapidly growing northeast quadrant of the Charlotte metropolitan area, was first settled about 1750 by German and Scots-Irish settlers. The name Concord means "to bring into harmony". This name was chosen after a lengthy dispute between the German Lutherans and Scotch-Irish Presbyterians over where the county seat should be located. Concord is considered a relatively old town by US standards, as it was incorporated in 1806. Today, markers identifying the original town limits can be seen in the downtown area.
As county seat, Concord became a center of trade and retail for the cotton-producing region, especially on court days. The downtown would be crowded with farmers and townfolk, in addition to lawyers and their clients. During the antebellum era, wealth was built by planters through the cultivation of cotton as a commodity crop; the work was done by enslaved African Americans.
Based on wealth from cotton as a commodity crop and through textile manufacturing, Concord's white slave owners and business owners built some significant homes in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; they range along North and South Union Street and Edgewood Avenue. Within the North Union Historic District is Memorial Garden. Located on 3 acres (12,000 m2), the garden winds through the 200-year-old cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church.
From the History section of Concord, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay37
Comfort Inn & Suites Kannapolis - Concord
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
3033 Cloverleaf Parkway, Kannapolis
Hampton Inn & Suites Concord / Charlotte
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
9850 Weddington Road Extension, Concord
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte-Concord-I-85
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
7772 Gateway Lane NorthWest, Concord
Sleep Inn Concord - Kannapolis
Motel and hotel · 5.6 mi
1120 Copperfield Boulevard Northeast, Concord
SpringHill Suites Charlotte Concord Mills/Speedway
Motel and hotel · 4.6 mi
7811 Gateway Lane NorthWest, Concord
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
5400 John Q Hammons Drive Northwest, Concord
Churches and places of worship72
Rocky River Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 4.0 mi
5200 Rocky River Road, Concord
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 4.1 mi
525 Lake Concord Road Northeast, Concord
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 3.3 mi
70 Union Street North, Concord
Grace Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.3 mi
58 Chestnut Drive Southwest, Concord
Harrisburg Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 5.0 mi
6525 Morehead Road, Harrisburg
Shopping50
Gas and EV charging46
Schools, colleges and libraries72
C K Afton Ridge Library and Active Living Center
Library · 3.1 mi
6095 Glen Afton Boulevard, Kannapolis
Healthcare11
Atrium Health Concord Emergency Department
Hospital · 4.1 mi
5350 John Q Hammons Drive Northwest, Concord
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.6 mi
391 George W Liles Parkway, Concord
Map of Concord
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 29°F | 3.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Concord (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cabarrus County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atrium Health Cabarrus Heliport (NC60) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Kannapolis 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Harrisburg 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Enochville 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Landis 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Davidson 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Midland 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Huntersville 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Charlotte 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Winston-Salem 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- High Point 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Concord NC 5, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ConcordNC Barber-ScotiaCollege 0574, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 3.0
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