There is plenty of history around the town of Matthews North Carolina. Its location is Southeast of Charlotte; the two blending at their seams. SE Charlotte is the new comer in this party Matthews has been around since 1872.

It s first name was Stumptown (the land was riddled with forest stumps); then the name changed to Fullwood (John M. Fullwood was the first postmaster in 1825 and owner of the Stagecoach Inn); and finally the name  Philipp Lahm Bayern Munich Jersey , Matthews. Named after Dr. Walter Matthews, a director of the railroad (built in 1874) that connected the towns of Charlotte, Matthews and Monroe to each other.

Matthews development was shaped by organization set forth by the Baptist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches back in 1877. The churches operated private schools until 1906. It was at this time that Matthews became the first town in the county, to receive a public school. Interestingly enough, over a hundred years later, Matthews schools have continued to be one of the main draws for the area.

Known for its many festivals throughout the year, Matthews brings in both the young and old, for music, food  Jerome Boateng Bayern Munich Jersey , and crafts. These festivals include Matthews Alive, Golf Classic, ArtFest, and the newest festival, BeachFest 2009, which included carnival rides, live music and a sandy beach area for Carolina shagg dancing.

Another popular attraction is the Matthew s Community Farmers Market open each Saturday morning year round. The market sells locally raised food on North Trade Street in Historic Downtown Matthews, and seasonally (on Wednesdays) at Matthews Presbyterian Hospital. All food and market products sold here are produced within a 50 mile area.
Although, historically, Matthews was a farming community  Xabi Alonso Bayern Munich Jersey , it has spread its wings. It is large enough to have its own hospital Presbyterian Hospital Matthews which opened in 1995. The area has many medical specialists, entrepreneurs, new housing developments, and shopping centers that have been created over the years. Matthews close proximity to Charlotte, makes it within easy reach of every type of venue imaginable.

For local entertainment, check out Matthews Playhouse. It offers live theater with public performances all year long. These productions are geared to entertain children and adults. The playhouse also offers a host of acting, dance, voice, creative drama, and musical theatre classes.

If you are not a theater fan  Xherdan Shaqiri Bayern Munich Jersey , there are plenty of sports related activities for you. Starting with the Siskey Y; this is one of the largest YMCA s you ll ever visit! With indoor and outdoor water parks, running tracks, numerous athletic fields, and programs that are geared toward both youth and adult sports, including soccer, football, volleyball and flag football. Another park (closer to the heart of Matthews) is the Arthur Goodman Park. Its athletic fields host baseball, football, soccer, basketball  Manuel Neuer Bayern Munich Jersey , cheerleading and lacrosse.

Families that have been shopping for SE Charlotte real estate, often travel a little further south into Matthews. The taxes are a tad lower, and the schools are very good. A few of the top ranking schools in Matthews include the following: Matthews, Elizabeth Lane, and Weddington Elementary schools; Crestdale, Mint Hill and Weddington Middle Schools; Butler, Providence, and Weddington High schools. The area is large enough (13 square miles) as it blends into SE Charlotte it crosses over into neighboring Union County. A fact to note: Matthews is in two counties Union and Mecklenburg.

The gist of the story is this: Matthews NC real estate blends into several areas. A seasoned Realtor can guide you through these idiosyncrasies. These include two counties, a varied school set up, multiple tax locations  Thomas Muller Bayern Munich Jersey , different citywater sewer services and trash pick up private or public. It can be all very confusing. You may buy a home in a neighborhood like Sardis Forest and find out you are on the Charlotte side of the street (higher taxes) and your neighbor across the way is on the Matthews side of the street (lower taxes).

If you are purchasing a home in the Brookhaven neighborhood, your mailing address is Matthews; your tax location is Indian Trail; your schools are Antioch Elementary and Weddington Middle and High School in Union County! Scoot over a bit and if you found a home in the Callonwood neighborhood, you will still have a Matthews home address, but now, a Stallings tax location. Say you buy your home in the community of Somersby, your children will go to Elizabeth Lane Elementary and Crestdale Middle school, both located in Matthews...but their high school is Providence High school, located in SE Charlotte. To those of you buying real estate in these parts caveat emptor.

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