Town of Waxhaw, NC
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About Waxhaw
The Town of Waxhaw is located only 20 minutes from south Charlotte and approximately three miles from the South Carolina state line.
Dating back to the 1700s, Waxhaw is one of the oldest towns in Union County, taking its name from the Waxhaws (originally called the Wysacky), an Indian tribe that once inhabited the area. When chartered in 1889, Waxhaw established its rightful place as the third oldest town in Union County.
With a population of over 21,673 people, Waxhaw has managed to maintain its small town charm and yet continue to achieve quality growth. The Waxhaw Historic District at the heart of town is on the National Register of Historic Places and boasts proud old buildings and unique attractions.
To learn more about Historic Waxhaw, please visit our interactive map that allows users to learn the history of many historic commercial buildings and residences located in our National Register of Historic Places: Historic Interactive Map
Downtown Walking Tour
Waxhaw Commissioner Joyce Blythe and lifelong resident Melvin Faris began hosting historic walking tours around downtown Waxhaw in 2002. On the group tours, Blythe and Faris describe the historic architecture and share stories about early life and business downtown. In 2010, the first self-guided historic walking tour map was printed.
Our current map is a comprehensive guide to our historic downtown business and residential district. This brochure also includes a vicinity map of the area with nearby points of interest beyond and south of of downtown Waxhaw.
We hope you will enjoy your walking, automobile or bicycle tour of historic Waxhaw and the surrounding area so rich in local culture and history.