Former Saxapahaw Spinning Mill
The former Saxapahaw Spinning Mill is a three-story brick building with steel framing, constructed between 1906 and 1938 and expanded during the 1940s and 1950s. The original powerhouse from around 1880 stands nearby and once supplied energy for textile production that continued for nearly 150 years.
The mill was founded in the late 1840s and grew under owners including Edwin M. Holt and later Senator B. Everett Jordan. After closing in 1994 due to tornado damage, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
The name Saxapahaw comes from the Sissipahaw people who originally lived in this area. The mill building now serves as the heart of community gatherings, hosting concerts, farmers markets, and dining spaces where locals and visitors meet regularly.
The building is easily walkable and now houses a restaurant, brewery, and cafe open during regular hours. Visitors can freely explore the grounds and participate in weekly events such as farmers markets and music performances held during warmer months.
The mill's dye house was transformed into a three-story ballroom that hosts major concerts and events. This unexpected rebirth of an industrial space into a cultural venue demonstrates how the abandoned factory became a lively entertainment destination.
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