Davidson NC Information
Learn about Davidson NC information; its location, history & origin. It is related to a dispute in cotton weighing and has become a charming Lake Norman college town.
Davidson NC lies along the southern edge of the Iredell and Mecklenburg County line. The residents of Davidson and its visitors enjoy its small town charm. Davidson zip codes are 28036 and 28035. The weather in Davidson is mild and you’ll be able to enjoy outdoor activities almost year round.
Davidson NC History
The Town of Davidson officially came into being in 1891. Incorporated as the “Town of Davidson College” in 1879 it was referred to simply as “Davidson College”. A walk in historic Davidson is a step back in time.
Main Street has wide, brick sidewalks and hanging flower baskets. The tree-lined walks and streets characterize both the campus and town. In 1991, Davidson NC expanded eastward and other additions boosted the Davidson town limits to 4.5 square miles. The community library has a large green space. It is used for pick-up football games, play dates, festivals, jugglers, croquet matches and outdoor concerts.
Davidson offers connectivity and walkable streets, built for pedestrians, not for cars. Drive-thrus aren’t allowed in Davidson.
Davidson NC encourages all types of housing with 12.5% of all new development offering affordable housing. Diversity is a passion of Davidson.
Davidson College with about 1,600 students is central to life in Davidson. It is highly selective and nationally recognized. The college employs over 500 faculty and staff. It is recognized as one of the leading four-year liberal arts institutions in the country. The students of Davidson College heavily influence the population.
Lake Davidson & Lake Cornelius
Enjoy canoeing or kayaking in Lake Davidson and Lake Cornelius. Take a hike along the Sterling Martin Trail, and put in at the launch at Lake Davidson Nature Preserve just behind Davidson Day School. Lake Davidson only allows certain types of motorboats. This makes the lake a Perfect place to explore. It also offers a serene place to paddle. Several small islands on the lake are designated wildlife sanctuaries.
Other Towns General Information
Find more information on other Lake Norman towns; Denver, Cornelius, Huntersville and Mooresville.
Living in Davidson NC
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- History of Davidson NC
- Davidson NC Economy
- Taxes Rates for Davidson NC
- Davidson NC Schools
- Public Services in Davidson, NC
- Davidson NC Recreation
- Golf Courses in Davidson NC
- Davidson NC Shopping
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Davidson NC Area Useful Links
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Whether you are purchasing property or planning on boating or fishing on Lake Norman you’ll want to know where there is lake access with boat ramps and marinas. As a result, you might even decide to join one of the many boating clubs on the lake.
If you are planning to visit or purchase listings in the lake area, the visitors guide will be helpful as well as the transportation guide.
You’ll find family fun; attractions & entertainment, cultural guide, event information, parks & recreation and clubs & organizations. For the latest on local sports from professional to t-ball visit the sports information and golf guide. For those of you that think shopping is a sport, visit the shopping guide. Because you care about your family find medical information and school information.
For additional business information you’ll want to look at NC information and political information. As a result, you can keep up with all the local events whether it’s for fun, business, local or national news on the media guide page.
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