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Matthews, North Carolina

Known in the early 19th century as ‘Stumptown’ for the stumps left from clearing cotton fields, and later as Fullwood, the town was incorporated in 1879 and renamed for Edward Matthews, a director of the Central Carolina Railroad.

Businesses listed
3,178
Population (2020)
29,435

Landmarks & institutions

  • Matthews Commercial Historic District
  • Sportsplex at Matthews
  • Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery

Sources:en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org data.census.gov

3,178 businesses · showing 1,969–1,992