Huntersville, NC | Official Website

Holiday Closing

Town offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 21 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Read on...
Garbage Complaint Form

Submit your complaint or issue related to collection of your household garbage, yard waste and/or recycling. You can also contact Waste Connections, the Town's contractor, at 704-596-9428. Read on...
Town Projects List

To keep up-to-date on the Town's current and recently approved commercial, residential, rezoning and special use projects click the link below. For questions about any current or recently approved Town project, call 704-875-7000. Read on...
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History of the town

Incorporated in 1873, Huntersville is located 12 miles north of uptown Charlotte. Named in honor of major landowner and cotton farmer Robert Boston Hunter, Huntersville was mostly a farming community. The area featured large plantations with cotton as the major crop. Huntersville was also home to The Virgin Manufacturing Company, a cotton mill, that stimulated development on the east side of the railroad tracks in downtown.

Living here

Huntersville is centrally located in North Carolina's Piedmont Region. The Town is located less than three hours from the mountains and less than five hours from the beach. Huntersville is home to many restaurants, shopping centers, businesses and recreation spots.

family friendly community

Voted No. 19 on Nerd Wallet's list of Best Places for Young Families in North Carolina, Huntersville is home to many shopping centers, restaurants and recreation opportunities.

History of the town