Concord

Concord is a commercial hub in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, spreading across several neighborhoods in the northeast part of the Charlotte metro area. The town sits at roughly 215 meters (705 feet) elevation and is crossed by wide roads connecting residential districts with business zones.

The founding took place in 1796 after two groups of settlers chose a common site for the new county seat. Over the following decades the town grew into a major crossroads in rural North Carolina.

The town carries a name that recalls the peaceful agreement between two settler groups who found common ground here after long disputes. Today that word describes the way people from different backgrounds live side by side and share daily routines.

Administrative offices downtown provide residents with access to services like registration, waste collection, and local support programs. Visitors looking to navigate the area can rely on numbered streets and major intersections that keep the grid easy to follow.

A planning commission gathers every third Tuesday of the month to decide on new construction projects and land use. These regular meetings have shaped the look of the town for decades and determine where homes, shops, or parks can appear.

Location: Cabarrus County

Inception: April 1796

Elevation above the sea: 215 m

Shares border with: Kannapolis

Website: http://concordnc.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.40440,-80.60060

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:32