Mooresville in Iredell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Mooresville Cotton Mill

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024

1. The Mooresville Cotton Mill Marker

Inscription. The Mooresville Cotton Mills began operations in 1893. By 1914 the mill had 550 employees, and continued to grow into the largest employer in the county, with an annual payroll of $7 million. In 1916 the mill erected 40 houses for its employees within walking distance of the plant in what is still known today as Mill Village. Producing ginghams, flannels, yarns, wash cloths, towels & denim, over the years the mill expanded to cover 22 acres of floor space. The mill ceased operations in 1999. To see the mill as it is today drive south on Main St. about 1.5 miles, you'll know when you're there!

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 35° 35.068′ N, 80° 48.616′ W. Marker is in Mooresville, North Carolina, in Iredell County. It is on North Main Street south of West Iredell Avenue (North Carolina Route 3), on the left when traveling north. Located on the south facing wall of the CVS Pharmacy. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 274 N Main St, Mooresville NC 28115, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 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 Moors (here, next to this marker); Mooresville (a few steps from this marker); Mooresville Notables (a few steps from this marker); Mooresville Early Businesses (a few steps from this marker); Flowing into the Future (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); D.E. Turner & Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mooresville Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Lest We Forget that Peace Has a Price” (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mooresville.

More about this marker. The marker is a part of a history wall depicting significant events and persons connected with Mooresville.

Mooresville Cotton Mill mural with archival photos image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024

2. Mooresville Cotton Mill mural with archival photos

The Mooresville mural looking south along N Main St image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024

3. The Mooresville mural looking south along N Main St

Former Mooresville Cotton Mill, now Merino Mill, a shopping and restaurant complex image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024

4. Former Mooresville Cotton Mill, now Merino Mill, a shopping and restaurant complex

Located at the intersection of S Main St & E Mill Ave

Water tank and buildings from former Mooresville Cotton Mill complex image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024

5. Water tank and buildings from former Mooresville Cotton Mill complex

Archival photo of cotton mill workers shown on the Mooresville mural. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 23, 2024

6. Archival photo of cotton mill workers shown on the Mooresville mural.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,152 times since then and 171 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 23, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.