McAdenville, North Carolina
McAdenville is a town of 1,010 people in Gaston County, North Carolina, founded in 1881.
Why visit McAdenville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Belmont Abbey and Belmont City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in McAdenville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McAdenville
McAdenville is a small town in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Gastonia and located east of Gastonia. The population was 890 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article McAdenville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Belmont Abbey
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Abbey in North Carolina, United States
Belmont City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Post office in Belmont, United States of America
Belmont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Belmont Hosiery Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina
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Mayworth School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic school building in North Carolina, United States
McAdenville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Christmastown Thomas Kinkade Gallery
Museum · 0.5 mi
129 1/2 Main Street, McAdenville
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
The Wandering Cup
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pastry, Tea · 1.3 mi
900 South Fork Village Drive, Belmont
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su off
History
McAdenville was incorporated in 1881. It was named after Rufus Yancey McAden, president of McAden Mills, the town's textile mill. McAden had served in the North Carolina House of Commons from 1862 to 1867, and was Speaker of the House in 1866. He came to Charlotte in 1867 to become president of the two-year-old First National Bank.
Pharr Yarns, a yarn manufacturing company, was founded in McAdenville in 1939. It grew to become a major employer and sponsored various projects in the town during its existence. It was sold in 2019.
A Christmas tradition in the town for many years has been the decorating of the entire town in Christmas lights. The event is called Christmas Town USA. The Christmas Town USA contains 375 lit trees and over 200 wreaths attached to city light poles. The lights attract visitors from all over the country and is one of the biggest light shows in the US. Begun in 1956 with the assistance of Pharr Yarns, many trees and buildings in the town are covered in Christmas lights and some form of decoration. More than 600,000 vehicles visit each year.
The McAdenville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
From the History section of McAdenville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Map of McAdenville
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 31°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gastonia (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
Gaston County has had 13 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)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Lowell 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Cramerton 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Ranlo 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Belmont 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Springdale 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Mount Holly 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Gastonia 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Stanley 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Dallas 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Lake Wylie 12 mi south, about 19 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
- Typical Mill Home in McAdenville Historic District, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McAdenville Town Hall 2, Indy beetle, CC0
- McAdenville Town Hall - better, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McAdenville 121214-11, PreferredAperture, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McAdenville 121214-10, PreferredAperture, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christmas Tree in McAdenville Town, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McAdenville Downtown, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McAdenville 121214-12, PreferredAperture, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cramerton Fire Truck in McAdenville, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mayworth School (close up view), Cramerton, NC - 9-20-2014, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former U.S. Post Office in Belmont, NC, Leisurebob, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McAden Mill, McAdensville, NC (8170260637), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
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