Mooresville in Iredell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Flowing into the Future
Sydney Duarte and Treazy Treaz
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
1. Flowing into the Future Marker
This mural honors and celebrates the 150th anniversary of Mooresville's incorporation in 1873. The design was created to encourage passersby to slow down and reminisce on moments from the past that brought the town to where it is today, to celebrate the present, and to dream about the future.
Erected 2022 by Town of Mooresville Public Arts Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 35° 34.997′ N, 80° 48.584′ W. Marker is in Mooresville, North Carolina, in Iredell County. It can be reached from North Church Street near East Moore Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is in the lower parking lot off North Church Street. It is to the far left of the mural. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 N Church St, Mooresville NC 28115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont and in Greater Charlotte. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mooresville (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mooresville Cotton Mill (about 500 feet away); Mooresville Moors (about 500 feet away); Mooresville Notables (about 500 feet away); Mooresville Early Businesses (about 500 feet away); D.E. Turner & Co.
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More about this marker. The mural is a part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Mooresville. It contains various significant events from the town's history.
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
2. Full Flowing into the Future mural. Marker is on the far left
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
3. Mooresville Cotton Mill of the 150th anniversary mural
Mooresville Cotton Mill opened in 1893 and was in operation until 1999. It was repurposed for a large shopping complex that opened in 2021.
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
4. Stock car racing on the Mooresville 150th anniversary mural
In reference to the town's nickname as "Race City USA", several major NASCAR racing teams are headquartered in Mooresville. the North Carolina Auto Racing Walk of Fame is located on Main Street in Mooresville
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
5. Roosevelt Dime; bust sculpted by Mooresville resident Selma Burke is still in use on the dime
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024
6. Flowing into the Future mural
Center panel includes the 1951 Town clock, and a checkered flag in reference to the Mooresville's "Race City USA" noniker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
