Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson is a town of 15,660 people in Iredell County, North Carolina, founded in 1837.
Why visit Davidson
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cain Center For The Arts, Cannizzaro Sauces at The Davidson Farmers Market, Beaver Dam Plantation House and Chairman Blake House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Davidson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Davidson
Davidson is a suburban town in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, North Carolina, United States. Some areas of neighboring Cabarrus County also use a Davidson postal address, but are not within the town limits. It is a suburb in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 15,106 at the 2020 census, up from 10,944 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Davidson, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Cain Center For The Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
21348 Catawba Avenue, Cornelius
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00
Cannizzaro Sauces at The Davidson Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 2.0 mi
120 South Main Street, Davidson
Sa 09:00-12:00
BizzyBee International
Farm and orchard · 2.0 mi
128 South Main Street, Davidson
Sa 09:00-12:00
Museums and landmarks13
Beaver Dam Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
426 North Tryon Street, Charlotte
Chairman Blake House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Davidson, NC, listed on the NRHP in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
318 Chairman Blake Lane, Davidson
Eumenean Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic college building in Davidson, North Carolina
Davidson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Davidson, North Carolina
George Houston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic university building in Davidson, North Carolina
Potts Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic farm in North Carolina, United States
Rev. John E. Pressley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Wood Lawn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
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18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes24
Famous Toastery
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
Breakfast. Lunch. Brunch. Catering Famously Fresh.
101 North Main Street, Davidson
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Habibi Lebanon
Restaurant · Lebanese · 2.1 mi
408 South Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30, 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:30, 16:00-21:00
Maola's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
20129 North Main Street
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Ass Clown Brewery
Bar and pub · 2.4 mi
10620 Bailey Road, Cornelius
Tu-Fr 14:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00; Su 01:00-19:00
The Crazy Pig in Davidson
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.1 mi
402 South Main Street, Davidson
Mo-Sa 07:00-20:00
Barley Market
Bar and pub · 2.0 mi
20052 Zion Avenue
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 14:00-00:00; Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Masala Mastee
Restaurant · Indian · 2.0 mi
107 North Main Street
Mo-Tu, Th-Sa 11:30-15:00, 17:00-21:30; Su 12:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
NY Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.2 mi
20121 North Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · 2.0 mi
19921 Zion Avenue
Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.1 mi
Mo closed; Tu-Th 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-15:00
12 more on the map.
History
John Davidson, described as "a prosperous Ulster merchant", was a member of the Davidson family who migrated south from Pennsylvania. Davidson's Creek was the westernmost settlement in North Carolina at the time, and according to Robert Ramsey's Carolina Cradle, it "became the nucleus of the Centre Presbyterian Congregation." John Davidson's son William went on to serve in the American Revolution, eventually becoming a major. Maj. William Davidson was a cousin of Col. William Davidson, the first state senator from Buncombe County, North Carolina, who in turn was a cousin of Gen. William Lee Davidson, for whom Davidson College was named. Gen. Davidson's son William Lee Davidson II sold 469 acres (1.90 km2) to the Concord Presbytery to start Davidson College.
From the History section of Davidson, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Coddle Creek Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Ramah Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.1 mi
301 Caldwell Lane, Davidson
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
School · 4.4 mi
16115 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville
Healthcare2
Map of Davidson
121 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 (14 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
Iredell 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Concord Regional Airport (USA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Cornelius 3 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Huntersville 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Mooresville 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Westport 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Concord 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Charlotte 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Belmont 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Albemarle 36 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Winston-Salem 53 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.
Reviews, tips and questions
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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
- Alvarez College Union, Davidson College, NC, Dacoslett, Public domain
- Beaver Dam House, Davidson, NC, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crossing Curb Cut St albans L7 Davidson (6124624424), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- ADU Alley St Albans L7 Davidson (6124624998), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- The square at St Albans L7 Davidson (6124083131), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Town house Entrances St Albans L7 Davidson (6124622420), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Wide Side Yard St Albans L7 Davidson (6124622692), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Curb Cuts St Albans L7 Davidson (6124622890), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Attached Streetscape St Alban L7 Davidson (6124081901), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Residental Boulevard St Albans L7 Davidson (6124080629), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Terminal Vista St Albans L7 Davidson (6124082225), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Davidson Town entrance ped (6124077965), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- 5 Davidson College Presidents Roundtable, TheSomeSeeingEye, CC0
- Michael Emerson Davidson, Campbell Lesher, CC0
- Construction runoff Davidson (6124078615), Brett VA, CC BY 3.0
- Compact car parking davidson (6124080135), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Un attractive infill Davidson (6124078251), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Commercial street Davidson (6124620552), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- 20110925 01 Davidson College Presbyterian Church, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Mainstreet shopping Davidson protrait (6124621184), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Mainstreet shopping Davidson (6124620836), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Coddle Creek ARP, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Houston House, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College (Davidson, NC), Dacoslett, Public domain
- Davidson Historic District around 1970, Davidson College, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beaver Dam Park Marker, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manse Loop Anitquity blue sky (6124077371), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Lawyers Lane Antiquity (6124075095), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Shutter Detail Antiquity (6124616660), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Hiking trail antiquity (6124076657), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Economic speed bump Antiquity (6124075775), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- Town house streetscape Antiquity (6124619040), Brett VA, CC BY 2.0
- ISS061-E-100623 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-117953 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-27221 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-100622 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-70129 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-27220 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-100348 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS061-E-100349 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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