Union County, NC

Waxhaw: Neighborhood Guide

A historic railroad town with a real main street.

Location

Waxhaw is in western Union County, southeast of Charlotte and near the South Carolina line, reached by Providence Road (NC-16) and other connectors.

Character

A walkable historic downtown along Main Street with the railroad running through it, surrounded by a wide mix of newer neighborhoods.

What Waxhaw is known for

  • Historic downtown
  • Community events
  • Ties to Andrew Jackson's early life
  • Mix of old and new homes

Stories about Waxhaw

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