Wingate, NC

united states

Wingate is a small college town in Union County, about 25 miles southeast of Charlotte via US Highway 74. The community revolves around Wingate University, which brings an academic atmosphere to this quiet residential area. Visitors typically arrive on US 74 from Charlotte or I-77, while locals use Route 218 for trips to Monroe. The university's Batte Center houses a rare Casavant Frères pipe organ that attracts music lovers from across the region.