Indian Trail, North Carolina
Indian Trail is a town of 42,036 people in Union County, North Carolina, founded in 1861.
Why visit Indian Trail
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 33 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sun Valley 14 with PDX, Stone Theatres Sun Valley 14 Cinemas, Matthews Commercial Historic District and R.F. Outen Pottery.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Indian Trail
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Indian Trail
Indian Trail is a town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. A southeastern suburb of Charlotte and part of the Charlotte metropolitan area, Indian Trail has grown rapidly in the 21st century due to its close proximity to Charlotte and its appeal as a residential community for commuters, going from 1,942 residents in 1990 to 39,997 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Indian Trail, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks6
Matthews Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
R.F. Outen Pottery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic industrial facility at 430 Jefferson Street in Matthews, North Carolina
Charlotte Museum of History
Museum · 4.6 mi
History museum in North Carolina, United States
Memorial Flag
Monument and historic site · 3.7 mi
American Flag memorial to the United States Armed forces
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Shiloh Church Playground
Playground · 3.7 mi
Playground located behind Shiloh Baptist Church
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes33
The Valley Grill Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant · Greek, Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
6443 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
14039 Independence Boulevard, Indian Trail
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
sweetFrog
Ice cream · Frozen Yogurt · 1.2 mi
6443 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail
Mo-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30
Cactus Rose Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
663 South Indian Trail Road
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Chinatown Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
14039 Independence Boulevard, Indian Trail
Tu-Su 11:00-20:00; Mo off
Puerto Vallarta
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
6120 Creft Circle
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00
South 21 Matthews
Restaurant · 4.0 mi
11450 East Independence Boulevard, Matthews
21 more on the map.
History
Founded on March 12, 1861, the town holds a history of traders traveling along the "Indian Trail," which ran from Petersburg, Virginia, to the Waxhaw Indians and gold mining areas. Indian Trail was first a farming community; however, German and Scot-Irish and Irish settlers began to move into the area due to its geographical location. In 1874, the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad was built between the cities Charlotte and Monroe. The railroad, which runs through the town, brought prosperity to the area. Indian Trail was incorporated as a town in 1907, with established city limits based upon a one-half mile radius from the intersection of Indian Trail Road and the Seaboard Railroad. The historic rail depot at the intersection still stands, and is currently occupied by an auction business. The rail line is now operated by CSX Transportation.
From the History section of Indian Trail, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Quality Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
12047 Guion Lane, Matthews
Churches and places of worship23
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.3 mi
1100 Biggers Brook Drive, Indian Trail
Crossroads Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.4 mi
3300 North Rocky River Road, Monroe
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare3
Map of Indian Trail
151 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 80°F | 57°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monroe Ap (4 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
Union 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
Aero Plantation Airport (NC21) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Lake Park 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Charlotte 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Harrisburg 16 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Concord 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Belmont 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Huntersville 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Davidson 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Cornelius 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Gastonia 33 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Albemarle 33 mi northeast, about 53 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
- Indian Trail Town Hall copy, Abbeynball, CC BY-SA 4.0
- R.F. Outen Pottery 02, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
- Downtown Matthews NC 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1976 AMC Pacer red base model NC-i, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1976 AMC Pacer red base model NC-f, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1976 AMC Pacer red base model NC-l, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1976 AMC Pacer red base model NC-r, CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, releases all rights but a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikipedia. Please leave a note at Wikipedia here . Thank you!, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1AMGROOT, GunklePosh, CC BY 4.0
- Car Wreck - 53349369091, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Car Wreck - 53348494992, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Car Wreck - 53349598413, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
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- Car Wreck, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Car Wreck - 53349685599, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Agraulis Vanillae - Nov. 4, 2017 - North Carolina, USA, John M. Tiller, CC BY 4.0
- ISS014-E-18190 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-98182 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-115014 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS012-E-15107 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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