National Register of Historic Places listings in Union County, North Carolina facts for kids

Union County, North Carolina, is highlighted on this map.

This article is about special places in Union County, North Carolina. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to history.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the United States' historic sites. It is managed by the National Park Service. This list helps us find and protect places that tell important stories about our past.

When a place is added to the Register, it means it is special. It might be very old, or it might have been part of a big event. It could also be linked to an important person. Listing a place helps people learn about history. It also helps protect these places for the future.

Historic Places in Union County

Union County has many places listed on the National Register. Most of these are in the towns of Monroe, Waxhaw, and Wingate. These sites include old homes, government buildings, and even entire neighborhoods.

Important Buildings in Monroe

Monroe, the county seat, has many historic buildings.

• Monroe City Hall: This building was listed in 1971. It is an important part of the city's government history.
• Union County Courthouse: Also listed in 1971, this courthouse is a key building. It has been a center for justice in the county for many years.
• US Post Office-Monroe: This old post office building was added to the list in 1985. It shows how important mail services were in the past.
• Malcolm K. Lee House: This historic house was listed in 1988. It is a good example of old homes in the area. Today, it is used as a funeral home.
• John C. Sikes House: Another historic home, this house was listed in 1982. It helps us see how people lived long ago.
• Piedmont Buggy Factory: Listed in 2004, this factory shows Union County's industrial past. It reminds us of a time when buggies were a main way to travel.

Historic Districts in Union County

A "historic district" is an area with many historic buildings. These districts are special because they show how a town or neighborhood looked in the past.

• Monroe Downtown Historic District: This district includes many old buildings in downtown Monroe. It was listed in 1988. It shows the history of businesses and community life.
• Monroe Residential Historic District: Also listed in 1988, this district has many historic homes. It helps us imagine what life was like in Monroe's neighborhoods.
• Waxhaw Historic District: This district in Waxhaw was listed in 1991. It includes parts of several streets. It shows the unique history and charm of Waxhaw.
• Waxhaw-Weddington Roads Historic District: This district in Monroe was listed in 1988. It is located where several important roads meet.
• Wingate Commercial Historic District: This district in Wingate was listed in 2014. It includes several buildings on Main Street. It shows the history of businesses in Wingate.

Unique Historic Sites

Some places on the list are not just buildings. They are unique sites that tell special stories.

• Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground: This unique site near Waxhaw was listed in 1973. It was a place where people gathered for religious meetings. It shows an important part of the region's cultural history.

These historic places help us understand the rich history of Union County. They are important reminders of the past for everyone.

Images for kids

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  Malcolm K. Lee House

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  Monroe City Hall

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  Historic Secrest Building in the Monroe Downtown Historic District

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  A home in the Monroe Residential Historic District

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  The Old Buggy Factory

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  Pleasant Grove Camp Meeting Ground

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  John C. Sikes House

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  Union County Courthouse

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  Old US Post Office in Monroe

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  A building in the Waxhaw Historic District

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  A building in the Waxhaw-Weddington Roads Historic District