Marvin, North Carolina
Marvin is a village of 6,692 people in Union County, North Carolina.
Why visit Marvin
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Red Stone 14, Green Morris Farm, James A. Blakeney House and Elon Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Marvin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marvin
Marvin is a village in Union County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marvin had a population of 6,358. It is a more rural suburb of Charlotte.
From the Wikipedia article Marvin, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Green Morris Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
James A. Blakeney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
John Washington McKinney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Restaurants and cafes32
OGGI Restaurante
Restaurant · Italian · 2.3 mi
16646 Hawfield Way Drive, Charlotte
20 more on the map.
History
The area known as Marvin today was settled and inhabited by elements of the Waxhaw Indian tribe, who lived near the present day border between North Carolina and South Carolina. The Waxhaw gained their name from the type of waxy reed which grew near the swamps of the Waxhaw forests.
On October 30, 1629, King Charles I of England granted the establishment of the Colony of Carolina under the governance of Sir Robert Heath. This sparked the development of the Carolina colonies which resulted in several explorations down the Great Trading Path which ran from Augusta through Charlotte and towards Petersburg, Virginia.
In 1700, John Lawson, Surveyor-General of the Colony of North Carolina made first contact with the Waxhaw Indians, and the native land of Marvin. He noted that "the land was being so fertile that no labor of man in one or two ages could make it poor." Lawsons thoughts about the land were confirmed 300 years later with numerous farms scattered around the Marvin area, giving its semi-rural suburban atmosphere. In 1741, an epidemic of smallpox was introduced into the community, and many of the Indians were killed or were forced to abandon the area. Settlers began to exploit the fertile land to grow crops such as soy and tobacco.
German, English, Welch, and Scottish families, some of whom were escaping turmoil in Europe such as the 7 years war and the Jacobite rising of 1745.
From the History section of Marvin, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Saint Margaret's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 2.3 mi
8515 Rea Road, Weddington
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries37
Healthcare3
Med First Primary & Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
9623 Red Stone Drive
Map of Marvin
99 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 (11 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, 4 miles away.
- Weddington 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Waxhaw 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Fort Mill 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Pineville 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Matthews 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Indian Trail 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Tega Cay 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Rock Hill 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Stallings 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Charlotte 14 mi north, about 23 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
- James A. Blakeney House 01, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
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