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Introduction to Weddington, North Carolina
Weddington, North Carolina, in Union county, is 14 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Charlotte - Gastonia - Rock Hill metropolitan area.
Weddington History
Weddington, which was originally a part of the Sandy Ridge Township, was once inhabited by Waxhaw Indians. The town was incorporated in 1983, and was named after Reuben B. Weddington. It is located in Union County, which was founded in 1842, and formed out of Mecklenburg County and Anson County.
Weddington and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Weddington
The President James K. Polk State Historical Site, The Historical Rosedale Plantation, Nature Museum, Carolinas Aviation Museum, and Levine Museum of the New South are some of the historical sites and museums in the area. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is a popular destination located near Weddington. The Andrew Jackson State Park and Landsford Canal State Park offer facilities for hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Weddington Transportation
Charlotte/ Douglas International Airport is located close to Weddington.
Weddington Higher Education
Central Piedmont Community College, York Technical College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Winthrop University are among the colleges near Weddington.
Weddington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Weddington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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