Mooresville Mill Village Historic District

Mooresville Mill Village Historic District is a neighborhood with 62 buildings in Italianate, Romanesque Revival, and Renaissance Revival architectural styles, situated across streets in Mooresville. The houses display various architectural features typical of industrial-era worker housing from this period.

The Mooresville Cotton Mills began constructing worker housing in 1902, building over 400 homes by 1930. This construction phase coincided with the rapid expansion of the textile industry across the region.

The district shows how mill workers lived in the early industrial era, with homes that evolved from simple three-room layouts to larger four and five-room houses. The different building types tell a story of how living conditions improved for workers over time.

The area spans a large section between several streets such as Wilson and Catawba Avenue. It is best explored on foot, allowing time to observe the architecture and layout throughout the neighborhood.

The village was self-sufficient and contained all necessary facilities like boarding houses, a church, a school, and stores within town. This structure allowed residents to find almost everything they needed in their immediate surroundings.

Location: North Carolina

GPS coordinates: 35.57639,-80.81639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:44