HISTORY

Travel Through Time Like Never Before

Nothing compares to immersing yourself in the past to see new perspectives. The history of the Catawba Valley region stretches from prehistory to the present and connects the lands with the people and historical pieces. From the first settlers in 10,000 BC through the modern 21st century…

The HEARTS History Collection, an assemblage of historically connected places, people, and pieces throughout North Carolina’s Catawba Valley region.

  • Alexander Farms Tenant House

    J. Wilson Alexander Farms Tenant House

    This c.1910 historic tenant house is located in Cornelius, NC within a private commercial development.

  • Cedar Grove

    Cedar Grove

    This c.1831 private residence is listed on the National Register of historic places located in Huntersville, NC.

  • Hugh Torance House and Store

    Hugh Torance House and Store

    The oldest standing store in NC (c.1779) is open to the public most Sundays from 1:00-4:00 pm and for special events throughout the year.

  • Torrance Mill

    Torrance Mill

    The remaining stone ruins of the Torrance plantation grist and saw mill are located in Huntersville, NC on private property.

  • Old Huntersville Jail

    Old Huntersville Jail

    This historic landmark located in Huntersville, NC is operated by a nonprofit and opens only during events hosted by the Town.

  • Beaver Dam Plantation House

    Beaver Dam Plantation House

    Built in Davidson, NC by William Lee Davidson, Jr. c.1829 and listed in the National Register, this homesite is now owned by Davidson College.

  • Burton House

    Burton House

    Located in Denver, NC, this c.1811 plantation home was formerly located on what is now known as Governor’s Island.

  • Caldwell Station Schoolhouse

    Caldwell Station Schoolhouse

    A historic schoolhouse in Caldwell Station (a community between Huntersville and Cornelius) that looks like a Rosenwald School, but has a different history.

  • Croft Schoolhouse

    Croft Schoolhouse

    Located in Charlotte, NC in the Historic Croft District, this c.1890 schoolhouse now serves as a public charter school.

  • Edgewood Farmhouse

    Edgewood Farmhouse

    This privately owned c.1850 historic landmark is located in Huntersville, NC. on the R. D. Alexander plantation.

  • Freedom Spring

    Freedom Spring

    A site in Huntersville, NC locally known as the birthplace of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independance.

  • Hopewell Presbyterian Church

    Hopewell Presbyterian Church

    This c.1762 church located in Huntersville, NC was formed in the late 1740’s by John Thomson.

  • Ingleside in Huntersville

    Ingleside

    This c.1865 home listed on the National Register is privately owned and located in Huntersville, NC.

  • Ingleside

    Ingleside

    Built by Daniel Forney c.1817 this Iron Station, NC home is privately owned and listed on the National Register.

  • Latta Plantation

    Latta Plantation

    Built by James Latta c.1800 and located in Huntersville, NC, this home is listed on the National Register and is operated by Mecklenburg County.

  • Madison-Derr Iron Furnace

    Madison-Derr Iron Furnace

    Originally built in c.1809 and rebuilt in 1855 this Pumpkin Center, NC site is listed on the National Register and located on private land.

  • Mt. Mourne Plantation

    Mt. Mourne Plantation

    Built by Rufus Reid c.1836 this privately owned Mooresville, NC home is listed on the National Register.

  • Mt. Zion Methodist Church Parsonage

    Mt. Zion Methodist Church Parsonage

    The original Mount Zion Methodist Church parsonage, built by the church in 1897, now a private residence and a historic landmark.

  • Pottstown Historic District

    Pottstown Historic District

    A historic African American community built by emancipated families c.1900 and located in Huntersville, NC.

  • Rosedale

    Rosedale

    This c.1815 home located in Charlotte, NC is listed on the National Register and is open to the public for tours and events.

  • Rural Hill

    Rural Hill

    The historic c.1788 homestead of Major John Wilson Davidson in Huntersville, NC no longer remains, but the site consists of walking tails and hosts special events.

  • Smithville Historic District

    Smithville Historic District

    An historic African American community built by emancipated families c.1900 and located in Cornelius, NC.

  • S.W. Davis House

    S.W. Davis House

    Located in North Mecklenburg in the Historic Croft District, this c.1903 home now serves as classrooms for a nature-based public charter school.

  • S.W. & C.S. Davis General Store

    S.W. & C.S. Davis General Store

    A c.1908 general store open to the public and located in the Historic Croft District of Charlotte, NC.

  • Torrence-Lytle High School

    Torrence-Lytle High School

    Located in Huntersville, NC, this c.1930 historic landmark is owned by Mecklenburg County.


Our research is ongoing and new information is added frequently. Please check back soon for new additions to the HEARTS History Collection!

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