1874History
Prior to the first train arriving on December 15, 1874, Fullwood acted as a stagecoach stop between Charlotte and Monroe.
1879Military
The town was incorporated in 1879, and was renamed Matthews in honor of Edward Matthews, who was director of the Central Carolina Railroad, which would later become the Seaboard...
2006History
=== 2006-2008 ===
As of the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, there were 26,901 people, 11,349 households, and 7,904 families in the town.
2019Government
It was founded in 2019 and plays in US Soccer's third division, the National Independent Soccer Association.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 29,435 people, 12,011 households, and 8,496 families residing in the town.
2023Culture
According to officials, the Matthews Alive Parade, part of a celebration held for the 31st time in 2023, was the largest Labor Day parade in the Southeastern United States.