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OUR COMMUNITIES

Mount Holly Fast Facts
Population
Mount Holly 18,325

Median
Household
Income
Incorporated 1879 | Mayor David Moore $73,598

M ount Holly is on the banks of the Median Age
37.4
Catawba River with 27 miles of river
frontage, six parks, and four miles of
Development Partnership
greenway trails. Like neighboring communities Source: North Carolina Economic
in the county, the town’s name was inspired by
reigning mill towns up north: Mount Holly, New
Jersey. And so, the North Carolina town opened
the Mount Holly Cotton Mill.
Tour the brick-lined sidewalks downtown for
shopping, dining, and just relaxing in the town’s
vibe with summer concerts, Food Truck Fridays,
and more celebrations.
Tuckaseege Park includes a trail system
extending to the river, a dog park, a skateboard Mount Holly Historical Society
park, a playground area, and picnic shelters, as Families and organizations in the Mount Holly area
well as ball fields and open common space. donate photographs, documents, and memorabilia on
display that reveal life in this textile mill town over the
With an eye on its progressive future, Mount last two centuries. The museum was founded with
Holly leaders have their eyes on growing this a vision of “Understanding Our Past Today.” Open
vibrant, innovative and inclusive community. Saturdays 10 am-1 pm.
More information: 704-827-3931 and mtholly.us. 131 South Main Street, Mount Holly, NC 28120
980-277-1249 | mounthollynchistoricalsociety.org

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