Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
The two RV Gypsies took a day trip
into Matthews in Mecklenburg County |
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"In the early 19th century, the new settlement that would become Matthews was unofficially named Stumptown for the copious amount of tree stumps left from making way for cotton farms. The community's name later changed to Fullwood, named after appointed area postmaster John Miles Fullwood. The establishment of a sawmill and the cotton and timber industry helped Fullwood change into a town. Prior to the first train arriving on December 15, 1874, Fullwood acted as a stagecoach stop between Charlotte and Monroe. The town was incorporated into a municipal corporation in 1879, and was renamed Matthews in honor of Edward Matthews, who was director of the Central Carolina Railroad, which would later become known as the Seaboard Air Line Railroad."Matthews has a total area of 17.2 square miles, all land. Novant Health
Matthews Medical Center is also located here. |
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Below: A nice mural on a wall in Matthews, NC |
One of several flags downtown Matthews, NC |
Below: The two RV Gypsies took a walk and enjoyed the flowers. |
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Below: Just as The two RV Gypsies safely crossed the railroad tracks, they heard a train whistle, so they waited a few minutes to take a photo of the train. |
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The two RV Gypsies stopped to
eat at Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House - an Irish restaurant because
Lee Duquette wanted something different to eat.
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They enjoyed the outside patio. The food and service was good. |
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Below: Lee Duquette liked the name of The Flying Biscuit Cafe, so Karen Duquette took a photo. But since they had already eaten, they did not go inside. |
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However, the two RV Gypsies stopped for an Ice Cream at 105 W. Charles Street in Matthews. All seating is outside. The ice cream was really good here because it was home-made. |
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Below: Karen Duquette made friends with a cow. |
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The two RV Gypsies took a RV trip to take a zip line tour in Tabor City, SC. Plus they went to Myrtle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, took a swamp boat ride and lots more.ORReturn to the 2023 adventures of the two RV Gypsies in The Carolinas and view sites in the order of your choice. |