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Historic MMV is located in Mooresville, NC, just 20 mi 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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Two Mill Houses Featured on Tour of Homes
Two Mill Village houses have been been selected for the Historic Mooresville Tour of Homes. For details about the tour, see its official website.
The McLelland Family House (pictured left) ca. 1923
328 Messick Street
By the time the Mill Village was completely built out in the early twenties, mill houses had become much smaller and the lots tighter. When the Mooresville Mills began selling off its tenements in the 50’s, many life-long tenants became homeowners without ever having dreamed they would. Paul and Mary McLeland purchased the house from the Mooresville Mills in 1954; the house remained in the McLeland family until Gayle and Rudy acquired the house in 2007. While respecting its humble size, decorator Gayle Rudisill of Rudisill Custom Homes has used her eye for design to highlight the potential of the 900 square foot cottage for a family of four. |
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The King Family House (pictured right) ca. 1917
419 Harris Street
This 1917 cottage was among a set of cottages built according to the principles to the Charlotte’s local cotton mill guru D.A. Tompkins. Tompkins advocated quality housing, spacious lots, and wide streets to ensure quality of life—and quality of work--for mill workers. Locally known as the King Family House, the charming bungalow’s interior has undergone a contemporary renovation, revealing its original beaded board walls, 10 foot ceilings, and double coal-burning fireplace. |
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News Highlights
The Mooresville Mill Village Neighborhood Conservation Overlay is now in effect!! The NCO was passed by Town Council as part of the new zoning ordinance...more
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Opinion
The availability of greenways or trails speaks to the well-being and quality of life of a 21st century town. People want to live in a walkable environment, they want open greenspaces, and they want walking trails. But our elected leaders want to back away from their commitment to greenways... more |
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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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This cottage at 426 College Street has been completely renovated. The best of the old was saved and with the new touches, the house feels like an urban loft in old Mooresville! To see more pictures of this house, check out its listing on zillow.com. |
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