Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews is a town of 30,577 people in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Why visit Matthews
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 126 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Movie Bistro Charlotte, Cannizzaro Sauces at the Matthew's Farmers Market, Matthews Commercial Historic District and Grier-Rea House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Matthews
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Matthews
Matthews is a town in southeastern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte. The population was 29,435 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Matthews, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Cannizzaro Sauces at the Matthew's Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 0.7 mi
188 North Trade Street, Matthews
Apr-Nov: Sa 08:00-12:00; Dec-Mar: Sa 09:00-11:00
BizzyBee International
Farm and orchard · 0.8 mi
188 North Trade Street, Matthews
Sa 09:00-11:00
Museums and landmarks15
Matthews Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Grier-Rea House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
R.F. Outen Pottery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic industrial facility at 430 Jefferson Street in Matthews, North Carolina
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Sidney and Ethel Grier House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Charlotte Museum of History
Museum · 4.1 mi
History museum in North Carolina, United States
Lucas Family Gristmill Site
Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi
Old mill building ruins
McAlpine Dairy
Monument and historic site · 3.4 mi
8360 McAlpine Park Drive, Charlotte
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Idlewild Road Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Charlotte, United States of America
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes126
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.9 mi
3114 Fincher Farm Road, Matthews
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:30; Sa-Su 06:00-20:30
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
920 Park Center Drive, Matthews
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
New Zealand Cafe
Restaurant · Sushi · 2.1 mi
1717 Sardis Road North, Charlotte
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa-Su 12:00-22:00
Carolina Beer Temple
Bar and pub · 0.6 mi
131-1C Matthews Station Street, Matthews
Su 12:00-18:00; Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-Th12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00
Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Ice cream · 1.9 mi
3501 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews
Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00
PePeRo
Restaurant · Korean · 1.2 mi
10920 Monroe Road, Matthews
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00;Su 12:00-21:00
Chamos Grill
Restaurant · Venezuelan · 2.8 mi
Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-25:00; Su 08:00-23:00
114 more on the map.
History
In the early 19th century, the new settlement that would become Matthews was unofficially named "Stumptown" for the copious number of tree stumps left from making way for cotton fields. The community's name later changed to Fullwood, named after appointed area postmaster John Miles Fullwood. The establishment of a sawmill and the cotton and timber industry helped Fullwood change into a town. Prior to the first train arriving on December 15, 1874, Fullwood acted as a stagecoach stop between Charlotte and Monroe. The town was incorporated in 1879, and was renamed Matthews in honor of Edward Matthews, who was director of the Central Carolina Railroad, which would later become the Seaboard Air Line Railroad.
According to officials, the Matthews Alive Parade, part of a celebration held for the 31st time in 2023, was the largest Labor Day parade in the Southeastern United States.
From the History section of Matthews, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay15
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Southeast - Matthews
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
9420 East Independence Boulevard, Matthews
InTown Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
9211 East Independence Boulevard, Matthews
InTown Suites Extended Stay
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
8530 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte
Churches and places of worship41
Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.6 mi
1100 Biggers Brook Drive, Indian Trail
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary
School · 3.2 mi
7520 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Charlotte Campus
School · 3.3 mi
7421 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte
Healthcare10
Walgreens Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
1220 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews
Matthews Free Medical Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
196 South Trade Street, Matthews
Map of Matthews
250 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 (9 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
Mecklenburg County has had 14 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, 9 miles away.
- Indian Trail 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Charlotte 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Harrisburg 13 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Concord 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Belmont 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Huntersville 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Kannapolis 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Cornelius 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Davidson 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Gastonia 28 mi west, about 46 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
- Matthewsbranchlibrary, Property of PLCMC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Lowes Brigmon Ln Matthews, NC (7580112900), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sportsplex at Matthews Stadium 8, Bobby Brandon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Matthews 2 - panoramio, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Kmart East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 1 (7580027932), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Kmart East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 2 (7580029984), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- JCPenney - Independence Blvd Charlotte Matthews NC (8146737069), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Kmart East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 3 (7580031408), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Former Kroger East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC (7580097880), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Matthews NC 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- R.F. Outen Pottery 02, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
- Providence Presbyterian Church, AlexiusHoratius, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sidney and Ethel Grier House, Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
- Grier-Rae House Aug 2013, BusinessEditorUSA, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Firman WHO3242 Electric Generator (52949706739), Wesley Fryer from Matthews, NC, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Reid House (8635637246), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- Sportsplex Field 10, Bobby Brandon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS014-E-18190 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- American Fare Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 12 (8163402792), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American Fare Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 10 (8163402246), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American Fare Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 11 (8163369941), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American Fare Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 13 (8163370505), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- American Fare Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 14 (8163370971), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Car Wreck - 53349369091, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Platalea ajaja - Ken Kneidel - 84792948, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Platalea ajaja - Ken Kneidel - 84792794, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Bosmina longirostris 119535002, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Testudinella patina 118993488, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Testudinella patina 118993888, Ken Kneidel, CC0
- Larry McAfee Cross Country Course Start Line 2019, Lalakid4644, CC0
- Sunset behind storm clouds, Amebrahtu1997, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Car Wreck - 53349600963, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Car Wreck - 53349685599, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Car Wreck, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Car Wreck - 53349369131, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
- Car Wreck - 53349599953, Wesley Fryer, CC BY 2.0
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