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NC 16
North Carolina Highway 16 (NC 16) is a 143.8-mile (231.4 km) primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Traveling in a north–south direction, it connects the cities and towns of Charlotte, Newton, Conover, Taylorsville, Wilkesboro and Jefferson, linking the Charlotte metropolitan area with the mountainous High Country. NC 16 is part of a three-state route 16 that connects the Charlotte region with northwestern West Virginia. Route description NC 16 is part of a three-state highway 16, that totals , from Waxhaw, North Carolina to St. Marys, West Virginia. NC 16 begins as a two-lane road in Waxhaw, from its intersection with NC 75 (Main Street), it travels north along Broome Street to Weddington, where it widens to four-lane and becomes Providence Road. After crossing the Union-Mecklenburg county line, it enters Charlotte's city limit. Along Providence Road, NC 16 connects with I-485 (exit 57) and NC 51 (Pinev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waxhaw, North Carolina
Waxhaw is a town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 20,534 according to the 2020 Census. The population grew 108.28% from 2010. The name is derived from the indigenous people who lived in the area, who were known as the Waxhaw people. Geography Waxhaw is located at (34.928201, -80.744835). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of . Waxhaw's northernmost municipal boundary is located four and one-half miles south of the Charlotte southernmost city limit. Waxhaw is part of Union County. Waxhaw is located in the historic region called The Waxhaws and both the region and the town are named after the indigenous Native American tribe who lived there prior to colonial settlement. Europeans sometimes referred to their settlements in the area as, The Waxhaw Settlement. The town of Waxhaw is in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which is a wooded area with rolling hills. This region is where gold was first disco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newton, North Carolina
Newton is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,968. It is the county seat of Catawba County. Newton is part of the Hickory–Lenoir– Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Newton was established in 1845 and incorporated in 1855. It was named for Isaac Newton Wilson, a state legislator who had introduced the bill creating Catawba County. Geography Newton is located at the center of Catawba County, at 35°39'54" North, 81°13'28" West (35.665082, −81.224351). It is bordered to the north by Conover and to the northwest by Hickory. Claremont is to the northeast, and Maiden is to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.37%, is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,148 people, 5,076 households, and 3,332 families residing in the city. 2000 census As of the census of 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paw Creek (Charlotte Neighborhood)
Paw Creek is primarily considered to be a community and neighborhood in the northwest part of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. It is generally defined geographically by the original boundaries of Paw Creek Township. Most of Paw Creek is within the city limits of Charlotte but the areas that have not yet been annexed are also recognized as a Township of North Carolina. History The Paw Creek community derives its name from the small creek bearing the same name. Also located in the area was the Thrift community, which was centered at Old Mount Holly Road and Freedom Drive. The community was listed on state maps up to the 1980s, when the area was annexed into Charlotte. Libraries Paw Creek is served by a branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. The library is located on Hoyt Galvin Way, near the intersection of Brookshire Boulevard and Rozzelles Ferry Road. Infrastructure Main thoroughfares * Brookshire Boulevard ( NC 16) * Freedom Drive / ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 85 In North Carolina
Interstate 85 (I-85) is an Interstate Highway that runs from Montgomery, Alabama, to Richmond, Virginia. In North Carolina, I-85 travels from the South Carolina state line near Grover, North Carolina, to the Virginia state line near Wise. Despite being signed north–south, I-85 physically travels in a southwest–northeast direction across the state. The Interstate Highway connects the three most populous metropolitan areas of North Carolina: the Charlotte metropolitan area, Piedmont Triad, and Research Triangle, as well as nine of the 20 largest municipalities in the state. Outside of North Carolina, I-85 connects the state with Richmond, Virginia, to the north and Upstate South Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia, to the south. I-85 parallels several US Highways including US Highway 29 (US 29) between South Carolina and Greensboro, US 70 between Greensboro and Durham, US 15 between Durham and Oxford, and US 1 between Henderson and Virginia. Rou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 77 In North Carolina
Interstate 77 (I-77) is a part of the Interstate Highway System that runs from Columbia, South Carolina, to Cleveland, Ohio. In North Carolina, I-77 enters the state at Charlotte, from South Carolina. Crossing the Piedmont, it connects with Statesville before continuing north into Virginia. The landscapes traversed by I-77 is a contrast of urban and rural foothills, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains seen from a distance on its most northern section. The Interstate extends for and has one auxiliary route. The freeway bears several names in addition to the I-77 designation. Throughout the state, the freeway is known as the Blue Star Memorial Highway, a name shared with multiple Interstates across the state. Starting at the South Carolina state line, it is known as the General Paul R. Younts Expressway, switching at Woodlawn Road to the Bill Lee Freeway, ending at the Mecklenburg– Iredell county line. In Surry County, it is known as the Charles M. Shelton Highway. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independence Boulevard
U.S. Route 74 (US 74) is an east–west United States highway that runs for from Chattanooga, Tennessee to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. Primarily in North Carolina, it serves as an important highway from the mountains to the sea, connecting the cities of Asheville, Charlotte and Wilmington. The entire length of the route is known as Andrew Jackson Highway. Route description , - , TN , 63.0 , 101.4 , - , NC , 451.8 , 727.1 , - , Total , 514.8 , 828.5 Tennessee US 74 was designated in 1927. The route travels from the I-24/I-75 interchange, in Chattanooga, northeast to Cleveland, where it then continues east, along with US 64, to the North Carolina state line. The highway is predominantly freeway or expressway grade four-lane, except between Ocoee and Ducktown, where it is a curvy two-lane mountain highway along the Ocoee River known as the Ocoee Scenic Byway. TDOT's signage for US 74 is poor. Most highways that cross it will typically only list I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 277 (North Carolina)
Interstate 277 (I-277) is an auxiliary Interstate Highway in the US state of North Carolina. It serves as a partial loop around Uptown Charlotte. Route description I-277 is a four to eight-lane beltway that surrounds Uptown Charlotte. Starting at exit 9 on I-77/ US Highway 21 (US 21), the route is roughly rectangular shaped, with two right-angle curves, running southeast, southwest, then northwest to its end at exit 11 on I-77/US 21. At approximately the midpoint of the loop, it intersects with Independence Freeway, US 74. There are two concurrencies: the southern half of the loop with US 74 and the northern half with North Carolina Highway 16 (NC 16), with all three routes sharing a brief concurrency between Providence Road and the Independence Freeway. I-277 is signed both north–south and with inner–outer directions. I-277 is one of three ring roads serving the Charlotte metropolitan area, the other two being I-485 and Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Center City
Uptown Charlotte, also called Center City, is the central business district of Charlotte, North Carolina. The area is split into four Ward (electoral subdivision), wards by the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets, and bordered by Interstate 277 (North Carolina), Interstate 277 and Interstate 77. The area is managed and overseen by the Charlotte Central City Partners, which is one of the three Business improvement districts in the United States, Municipal Service Districts in Charlotte. Uptown Charlotte is the largest business district in Charlotte and Carolinas, the Carolinas. Several Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters in the district, including Bank of America, Duke Energy, Honeywell, and the east coast operations of Wells Fargo. Uptown contains over 33 million square feet of office space. Athletic and event facilities located in Center City include Bank of America Stadium, Spectrum Center (arena), Spectrum Center, Truist Field, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Museums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 51
North Carolina Highway 51 (NC 51) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina entirely in Mecklenburg County. It connects the towns of Pineville, Matthews and Mint Hill. Route description Though NC 51 begins at the state line, SC 51 is a short road that connects with US 21, near Fort Mill, South Carolina. Crossing the state line, NC 51 quickly becomes a four-lane road as it goes through the town of Pineville. After its first intersection with I-485, it enters the Charlotte city limits. In Charlotte, NC 51 crosses the busy intersections of Johnston Road and Providence Road, known for rush-hour traffic during the weekdays. In Matthews, NC 51 bypasses the main downtown area, followed by a semi-controlled interchanged with US 74 (Independence Boulevard). As the NC 51 enters Mint Hill, the road narrows to two-lane. NC 51 crosses intersects I-485 again, before ending at NC 24/ NC 27 (Albemarle R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Interstate 485 (North Carolina)
Interstate 485 (I-485) is a auxiliary Interstate Highway encircling Charlotte, North Carolina. As a complete loop, it is primarily signed with "inner" and "outer" designations, though at some major interchanges, supplemental signage reflects the local compass orientation of the road. The entire route lies within Mecklenburg County. A beltway for the Charlotte metropolitan area was first proposed in the mid-1970s, with the first section opening in 1990. The beltway was completed in stages over the next several decades, with completion of the last segment of the highway on June 5, 2015. Route description I-485 travels around the city of Charlotte, with milemarkers beginning/ending at the I-77/ US Highway 21 (US 21) interchange with the highway near Pineville. Lane counts vary from four to eight, while the posted speed limit throughout is . The beltway is further broken down into four segments: Seddon "Rusty" Goode Freeway (southwest); Craig Lawing Freeway (nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weddington, North Carolina
Weddington is a suburban town in Union County, North Carolina, United States. A small portion of the town extends into Mecklenburg County. The population was 9,459 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb in the Charlotte metropolitan area. The current mayor of Weddington is Craig Horn. Geography Weddington is located at (35.022007, -80.731808). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.2 km), of which 15.8 square miles (40.9 km) is land and 0.1 square mile (0.3 km) (0.69%) is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,181 people, 3,424 households, and 3,065 families residing in the town. 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 9,459 people, 2,772 households, and 2,561 families in the town. The population density was 424.0 people per square mile (163.7/km). There were 2,919 housing units at an average density of 140.2 per square mile (54.1/km). The ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Carolina Highway 75
North Carolina Highway 75 (NC 75) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its entire length runs through Union County and serves as the primary connector between the towns of Waxhaw, Mineral Springs, and Monroe. The route roughly parallels a CSX railroad line for its entire span. Route description NC 75 starts at the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, near Hancock, South Carolina. In South Carolina, it continues as SC 75 for to SC 5, in Van Wyck. Heading east from the state line, it becomes South Main Street in Waxhaw, where it connects with the southern terminus of NC 16, at Broome Street. Passing the Museum of the Waxhaws just outside town, it continues east to the town of Mineral Springs. It then goes northeast, passing Rocky River Road towards Monroe, where it ends abruptly at an auxiliary road to NC 200 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). Before August 2011, NC 75 continued into downtown Monro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
