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Population: 36,910 Founded in 1887 as a company town for Cannon Mills, Kannapolis is a flourishing city of nearly 40,000 people. A friendly community with a strong economy, Kannapolis residents are proud of their city. Real estate market in this area consist of single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums. There is plenty to do in Kannapolis, from playing and picnicking in the city’s five parks to attending a concert at the Village Park amphitheatre (the largest in Cabarrus County) to watching the Kannapolis Intimidators, a Class A team for the Chicago White Sox. The city’s parks and recreation department offers classes, leagues and activities for all ages. Cannon Village is the center for many events in Kannapolis, including the Cool Car Cruise and Show in April, the Saturday Nite Cruise each month, the Mill Village Tour of Homes held each October, and an annual Christmas celebration. The annual Cottonstock Festival features local arts and crafts along with food and entertainment. Three school districts serve the students of Kannapolis: Kannapolis County Schools, Cabarrus County Schools, and Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Nearby colleges and universities include Rowan Cabarrus Community College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Catawba College, Davidson College and Winthrop College. Kannapolis is located in Cabarrus County on the I-85 corridor, just 30 minutes from Charlotte.
