Concord, NC
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About Concord
- • Country singer Kasey Musgraves, known for her unique style, was born in Concord.
- • The Coleman Manufacturing Company, one of the first Black-owned textile mills, originated here.
- • Its central location on the stagecoach route spurred growth and its establishment in 1796.
- • A gold rush in the early 1800s briefly transformed Concord into a boomtown.
- • The Great Fire of 1884 destroyed much of downtown, leading to its rebuilding.
- • "Concord," meaning harmony, was chosen after a dispute between German and Scots-Irish settlers.
- • With over 105,000 people, its population rivals that of Greenville, SC.
- • Sitting 804 feet above sea level, it avoids the worst coastal flooding.
- • Motorsports is a major employer, thanks to its proximity to racing teams.
- • A blend of Southern charm and NASCAR excitement creates an energetic feeling.
- • The Charlotte Hornets are the closest NBA team, known for their teal and purple era.
- • Concord Speedway hosted NASCAR races from 1951-1969, a local racing landmark.