McAdenville Fast Facts

Incorporated: 1881

Named after: Rufus McAden, who owned the textile plant

Slogan: Christmas Town USA, after men's club began lighting the town in 1955.

Tradition: Each December sparkling lights turn McAdenville into a spectacular holiday display. Visitors drive and stroll Main Street surrounded by the sights and sounds of Christmas. The lights will show this year from Dec. 1 through Dec. 26. For more information call (704) 824-3190.

Population: 2000 census, 619

Tax rate: 30 cents per $100 valuation

Town Offices: Town Hall, 125 Main St. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: (704) 824-3190. Email: mcadnville@aol.com

Website: www.mcadenville-christmastown.com

Frequently called numbers
Police: (704) 866-3300
Fire: (704) 866-3300
Town Clerk, Sheila Sheppard: (704) 824-3190

Town Council
Mayor Jerry Helton: (704) 824-4720
Blair Rector: (704) 824-0428
Farrell A. Buchanan: (704) 823-4491
Daniel Rankin: 704-824-3689
Joseph (Joe) Rankin: (704) 824-7886
Bill Cozart: (704) 824-0470

Town Council meets at 5:05 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Town Hall.

Trash pickup: Barnhill picks up leaves and small limbs on Fridays, trash on Tuesdays.

Utilities: Pay water and sewer bill at Town Hall, 125 Main St. Questions: (704) 824-3190.

Post Office: 111 Main St., (704) 824-1509. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Learn more about McAdenville and other Gaston County towns at:
http://www.discovergaston.com/