Wesley Chapel, North Carolina
Wesley Chapel is a village of 9,090 people in Union County, North Carolina.
Why visit Wesley Chapel
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Wesley Chapel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel is a village in Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,681 at the 2020 census and was estimated to be 8,883 in 2021.
From the Wikipedia article Wesley Chapel, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
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Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Waxhaw, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
Chick-fil-A
Fast food · Chicken · 0.4 mi
6390 Weddington Road, Matthews
Mo-Th 06:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
6312 Weddington Road, Wesley Chapel
Mo-Fr 05:00-20:00; Sa-Su 06:00-20:00
History
The village of Wesley Chapel's existence can be traced back to the establishment of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, one of many United Methodist churches to be named after Methodism founder John Wesley's chapel in London. The Wesley Chapel church was founded in 1832 on the remains of an abandoned campground outside nearby Mineral Springs known as McWhorter Campground. The community became first recognized in the early 20th century as residents of Monroe and Vance Township in the early 20th century declared themselves as part of the Wesley Chapel vicinity of Sandy Ridge Township, taking the name from the Methodist church.
The village was originally known as Price's Mill, named after the family of Joseph Price and his son James Newton Price. The Price family began as farmers but acquired a significant portion of the land of Wesley Chapel and contributed to much of the village's early development.
From the History section of Wesley Chapel, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Siler Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.4 mi
6301 Weddington Road, Matthews
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries28
Map of Wesley Chapel
53 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, 3 miles away.
- Weddington 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Mineral Springs 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Indian Trail 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Waxhaw 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Lake Park 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Marvin 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Monroe 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Stallings 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Matthews 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Hemby Bridge 8 mi northeast, about 13 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
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243737588), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243739458), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243759282), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243751102), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243753394), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8242689133), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243747442), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243741070), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243741840), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8242685489), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 201 Central Wesley Chapel, NC (8243749624), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PLEASANT GROVE CAMP MEETING GROUND, UNION COUNTY, NC, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-115012 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-350105 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-115011 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS055-E-115013 - View of North Carolina, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- Draeculacephala balli - iNaturalist 60190041, Ken Kneidel, CC0
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