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The Town of Weddington started in the 1760’s with the first massive migration of Northerners of European decent. The community began to emerge in 1824 when Reuben Boswell, a veteran of the Revolutionary War from Virginia, donated four acres to the Sandy Ridge Methodist Espiscopal Church.
Reuben Boswell Weddington, Reuben Boswell’s grandson, was born in 1826 and left a lasting legacy to the community, which now bears his name. In recognition of his generous contributions to the church and community, the church was renamed Weddington Methodist Church in 1899. The community took its name from the church. When the North Carolina General Assembly incorporated this area as a town in 1983, it became the Town of Weddington.
The Town of Weddington is located in Union County about 15 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte and 14 miles northwest of downtown Monroe. Weddington covers approximately 15 square miles and is comprised of mainly low-density single-family housing. The population is approximately 7,000. Weddington has the distinct atmosphere of a small town and a quality of life, which provides its citizens with a sense of place. The natural environment and community structure that characterize Weddington have been major factors in shaping the growth of the Town and making it a desirable place to live.
The Town consists almost entirely of single-family homes on lots of one acre or more. The Town’s only commercial area is located in the vicinity of NC 16 and NC 84 and is referred to as the Town Center. The Town Center has a full-service strip shopping center and gas station/convenience store. The Town Hall is located in this area in an old historic house.
The Town tax rate is 3 cents per $100 valuation, which is in addition to Union County taxes. Taxes help to fund a contractual agreement with Union County Sheriff’s office for police officers who are assigned to the Weddington area. Also, subsidies are given to the three Volunteer Fire Departments serving the area for fire and rescue.
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