Merrimack Mill Village Historic District

Merrimack Mill Village Historic District is an industrial neighborhood in Huntsville with residential buildings constructed between 1900 and 1937 for factory workers. The area contains roughly 269 remaining houses displaying different architectural styles from that industrial period.

The Merrimack Manufacturing Company established this industrial complex in 1900, building a cotton mill that grew into a major employer. The factory and the surrounding worker houses developed together as the company expanded to attract and house its workforce.

The neighborhood reflects New England building traditions mixed with southern adaptations, visible in the modest houses and their design details. This blend happened because factory management from the North brought their construction methods and adjusted them to fit the local landscape.

Visitors can walk through the neighborhood and discover the different house types and street layouts on their own. It helps to move slowly and take time to observe the architecture and how the houses are arranged throughout the area.

Merrimack Hall, the former company store, now operates as a performing center with programs for people with special needs. This transformation gives the old factory building a new purpose in community life.

Location: Huntsville

GPS coordinates: 34.70420,-86.61140

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42