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Historic MMV is located in Mooresville, NC, just 20 miles north of Charlotte. With a rich history over a century old, the MMV is going strong. In this website, you'll find information about the history and current setting of the Mill Village, news of interest and a calendar of events as well as useful resources for local residents. Whether you're a local or just visiting, we hope you'll enjoy our neighborhood!
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MMV Keywords 2009: Funky, Friendly, Green, Historic...Fun!! |
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Wondering what makes the Mooresville Mill Village the coolest neighborhood in Historic Mooresville? For starters, its fabulous residents. And its 350+ quaint cottages. And its 107 years of history. And its perfect location for walking to Historic Downtown Mooresville. As if that weren't enough, check out the things we'll be doing in 2009 that make the Mill Village simply brilliant:
- Hosting the Mill Village Roadshow @ the Mooresville Museum, Downtown Art Walk, 2nd Friday of the month
- Building the Mill Village Nature Trail, which will stretch from Nesbit Park to Liberty Park, tying in to the planned town greenway.
- Completing a pictorial and written inventory of the Mill Village for to attain Historic District recognition on the National Register of Historic Places
- Providing logistic support and cheering on runners at the Miles of Mooresville and Historic Mooresville 5K
- Harvesting eggs and veggies from our gardens and urban chicken coops!
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| MVRC to submit preliminary application for National Register. |
| After an encouraging site visit by the regional advisor from the State Histroric Preservation Office, the MVRC has begun completing the preliminary application to obtain National Register Historic District status for the MMV. More news in the News Archive |
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| House Highlight |
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With urban style and environmentally green simplicity, 328 Messick has been completely renovated to bring the best of the new and keep the best of the old. The owners have preserved the original ceilings, floors, and beadboard, while installing an energy-saving heat pump and double-paned windows. To see more pictures and info about this house, check out its page on zillow.com
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Neighborhood Conservation Overlay
The Mooresville Mill Village Neighborhood Conservation Overlay is undergoing review and improvement by Sottile & Sottile consultants of Savannah, GA...more |
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| Mill Village Images |
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Watch a slideshow of our Mill Village under the blanket of snow left by the March 1 snowstorm.
More Mill Village Images |
Mill Village Houses Featured on Tour of Homes
Two fabulously renovated MMV homes were featured on the 2008 Historic Mooresville Tour of Homes. Read here for a peek inside these gorgeous houses. |
History
Throughout the 20th century, Mooresville Mills (aka Mooresville Cotton Mills) grew from a small one-building enterprise into a mammoth complex that sprawled over dozens of acres and provided for the economic, social, and even spiritual well-being of its employees. Have a look at the Mill Pix slideshow to view the evolution of the MIll and Mill Village over the past century.
Check out this great documentary focusing on the history of Mooresville Mills from the Statesville Landmark.
Read more history in our About:History section |
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