Revolution Cotton Mills

Revolution Cotton Mills is an industrial complex in Greensboro that once produced cotton flannel and now serves multiple purposes on its sprawling grounds. The facility houses residential apartments, office spaces, retail shops, and creative studios all within the original mill buildings and surrounding structures.

The complex was founded in 1900 and produced cotton flannel until 1982, marking an important era of textile manufacturing in North Carolina. After production ended, the site gradually transformed into a mixed-use development.

The mill complex integrates preserved industrial architecture with contemporary functions, housing 140 businesses, nonprofits, and 184 residential apartments.

The grounds are open and visitors can walk through areas where shops and studios are located. The site is easy to navigate on foot and offers free parking, making exploration straightforward.

The grounds feature a distinctive yellow brick chimney stack that dates to the mill's operating years and serves as a reminder of its industrial past. This structure is a recognized landmark and demonstrates early manufacturing construction methods.