Glencoe Village in Burlington in Alamance County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Glencoe Mill Village

Built 1880 - 82

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, May 22, 2010

1. Glencoe Mill Village Marker

Inscription. A remarkably complete mill village exemplifying the post-Civil War development of the textile industry along the streams of piedmont North Carolina. Glencoe Mill built nearly 50 houses for its workers. Acquired by Preservation North Carolina in 1997 and privately restored by individual owners after 1999.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1997.

Location. 36° 8.588′ N, 79° 25.598′ W. Marker is in Burlington, North Carolina, in Alamance County. It is in Glencoe Village. Marker is on Glencoe Street. Glencoe Village is 3 miles north of Burlington, NC from NC Highway 62. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2527 Glencoe St, Burlington NC 27217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glencoe - The School (within shouting distance of this marker); Glencoe - The Marshall Family House Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Glencoe - Two-Story Workers' Houses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lodge Hall and Barber Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Churches (approx. ¼ mile away); Glencoe - Company Office and Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glencoe Management Houses

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Glencoe - Grist Mill and Dam Site (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burlington.

Additional keywords. Alamance, Burlington, Cotton Mills, textiles

Photographed By Patrick G. Jordan, May 22, 2010

2. Glencoe Mill Village Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,016 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2010, by Patrick G. Jordan of Graham, North Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.