Locust is a charming city in along the border of both Stanly and Cabarrus counties in North Carolina. It is also thriving and growing with expansion of businesses and new development in Locust Real Estate and the surrounding cities of Charlotte, Concord, Albemarle and Monroe. Locust is located just 25 miles east of uptown Charlotte
and only 11 miles from the 1-485 beltway. It is also near many other regional attractions including Reed Gold Mine, Lowe's Motor Speedway, Morrow Mountain State Park, the Uharrie National Forest, and Carowinds amusement park. Future plans for this lovely town include the development of Stanly Regional Medical Center West Campus. Located beside Stanly Community College on Highway 24-27 in Locust, phase one will include new medical offices and services.
Locust began in the 1860s by German, Scotch Irish and English immigrants. Travelers would come through the area as they traveled to other North Carolina counties such as Cabarrus, Anson and Mecklenburg. Locust was known as a crossroads. In 1869 a post office was established and in 1894 the town was officially named “Locust Level” for the beautiful Locust trees and the level land across Charlotte Road.
Families looking for Locust Homes for Sale will be pleased with the abundance of educational opportunities for all ages. There are public schools, including Locust
Elementary School, and West Stanly High School. There are also private and homeschooling options including Carolina Christian School and the Stanly Montgomery Home School Association. Locust is also conveniently located to Stanly County Community College, Pfeiffer University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The City of Locust believes in protecting the rights of property owners, promoting quality of life, and preserving the aesthetic values of the City.The Locust City Park, located behind Locust Elementary School is in the center of activity and is accessible from three directions. It includes lighted ball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts and walking trails. Future planning in the city includes the development of the Red Bridge golf and country Club by KurzCorp. When completed this$340 million gated community will include 1,100 homes, a retail area, golf course and two villages for residents over 55.
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