Matthews NC Homes for Sale
The Matthews NC homes for sale are situated in an area rich in history. One of the reasons is location, of course. Being near the Atlantic Coast means that early settlers called the area home when they first arrived. Although the majority of Matthews NC homes for sale aren’t as old as the town itself, there are a few that might have a bit of history. The town, though, wasn’t always called Matthews…
What’s In a Name?
In the 1800s, Matthews was a small farming community called Stumptown due to the cotton farmers who had cleared the land and left countless tree stumps in their wake. Later it was Fullwood, named after the area’s first postmaster and operator of Stagecoach Inn. It wasn’t until 1874 that Fullwood became Matthews, in honor of the railroad’s director, Edward Watson Matthews.
The town grew rapidly not long after, and by 1901 the community’s downtown area was home to two cotton gins, three general stores, a bank, two doctors, a pharmacy, a blacksmith shop, a stable, and a hotel. Matthews and the need for Matthews NC homes for sale grew even more following World War II as it transformed from a farming town into a business magnet with thousands of people.
Your REALTOR® for Matthews NC Homes for Sale
By contacting me, Jennifer Manchester, you can begin looking through the unique Matthews NC homes for sale and find one perfectly suited for you and your family. All it takes is a few moments of your time, so call or email me today.