Matney, NC

About Matney

• • NASCAR driver Junior Johnson, known for his moonshining roots, hailed from this community.
• • The 'Matney Stomp,' a unique flatfoot dance, originated within local mountain communities.
• • Its location along the historic 'Old Stage Road' spurred initial growth and commerce.
• • Local legend says a 'ghostly fiddler' haunts the old covered bridge near town.
• • The devastating flood of 1916 reshaped the riverbanks and town's infrastructure.
• • Named for early settler James Matney, it was formally established in 1888.
• • With around 115 residents, it is smaller than the average North Carolina town.
• • Sitting at 2,600 feet, the air is noticeably crisp and cool year-round.
• • Agriculture, particularly Christmas tree farming, remains a key economic driver.
• • A serene peacefulness settles over you, like stepping back into a simpler time.
• • The Carolina Panthers, located in Charlotte, won the NFC Championship in 2015.
• • Local high school basketball teams have a fierce rivalry dating back decades.

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