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Waxhaw

North Carolina, United States · North America

About Waxhaw

Waxhaw is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Mineral Springs, 27km from Carowinds.

Waxhaw is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 13,495, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Waxhaw sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Waxhaw to your route.

About Waxhaw

The Waxhaw Historic District is a national historic district located at Waxhaw, Union County, North Carolina. It encompasses 93 contributing buildings, 3 contributing structures, and 1 contributing object in the central business district and surrounding residential sections of Waxhaw. The district developed between

Read more about 1888 and 1940 and includes notable examples of Commercial Style, Queen Anne, and Bungalow / American Craftsman style architecture. Notable buildings include the former Post Office (1905), Harris's store (c. 1920), Tyson Store (c. 1911), A.W. Heath Co. Mill (1905), R.J. Belk Company Store (c. 1894), A.W. Heath Company Stores (c. 1898), Weir Building (c. 1900), Plyler Building (c. 1907), Farmer's Ginning & Trading Company (c. 1915), McDonald Hotel (1912), Waxhaw Presbyterian Church (1929), Duncan McDonald House (c. 1888), and Ralph J. Belk House (c. 1885). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

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Where is Waxhaw located?

Waxhaw is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 34.9246 latitude, -80.7434 longitude.

What is the population of Waxhaw?

Waxhaw has a population of approximately 13,495 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
13,495
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.9246, -80.7434

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911
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911
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911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Waxhaw

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Carowinds

Theme park straddling the North and South Carolina border with record-breaking coasters and a massive waterpark.

27 km · about 30 min drive

museum

NASCAR Hall of Fame

Interactive entertainment attraction honoring NASCAR's greatest drivers with racing simulators and historic stock cars.

34 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Charlotte Motor Speedway

Heart of NASCAR country in Concord, NC, offering speedway tours and the chance to drive a stock car at racing speed.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Mineral Springs

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Catawba

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Indian Trail

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Monroe

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Stallings

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19 km awayPop. 15,270

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