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Indian Trail, North
Carolina is small-town living at its finest. With strong family values
and solid civic commitment, Indian trail citizens create a wholesome community.
Originally settled in the 17th century, Indian Trail began
as a stop on a trading route that ran from Petersburg
in Virginia to
the Waxhaw
Indian settlement. The Yamasee
War in South
Carolina spread across the NC border causing the reduction of the Waxhaw
tribe. Land grants became available in 1752 and Indian Trail began developing.
From its early beginnings as a trading post, Indian Trail today has a strong
retail economy. Much of the surrounding Union
County is agricultural. The farmers enjoy the luxury of the 250,000 square
foot Union Town Center Mall in Indian Trail. Being close to Interstate 485,
which leads directly into the megalopolis of Charlotte,
makes Indian Trail the perfect site for business. Distribution is becoming a key
factor in the economy. The Harris
Teeter Corporation has built a 300,000 square foot warehouse here.
Union County is North
Carolina's fastest growing county as the Greater
Charlotte Metropolitan Area consistently expands. Indian Trail reported a
population of 11,905 in the Census
2000. The NC 2004 estimate showed 14,909. This proves a 513% growth since
1980, making Indian Trail the fastest growing municipality in Union County. A
wide variety of housing exists in Indian Trail, from elegant historic homes, to
brand new sub-developments. Real estate and construction firms form a solid part
of Indian Trail’s economy.
Despite the recent upsurges in growth, Indian Trail residents maintain a
commitment to their small-town values. A plethora of family activities is
available. Residents here enjoy swimming, soccer, baseball and horseback riding.
A number of close-knit churches help to keep the community strong. North
Carolina rates Union County public
schools as some of the best in the state. The close proximity to Charlotte
places 16 fine colleges
and universities within a forty-mile commute.
Indian
Trail, North Carolina looks forward to an abundant and successful future.
Dynamic city leaders and civic-minded citizens ensure that growth shall
continue, as will the proud traditions of the past.
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