Mooresville, North Carolina
Mooresville is a town of 52,381 people in Iredell County, North Carolina.
Why visit Mooresville
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 172 places to eat, 18 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AmStar 14, R&S Farm Meats, Chairman Blake House and Cornelius House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Mooresville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mooresville
Mooresville is a town located in the southwestern section of Iredell County, North Carolina, United States, and is a part of the Charlotte metropolitan area. The population was 50,193 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous municipality in Iredell County. It is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of Charlotte.
From the Wikipedia article Mooresville, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Josh's Farmers Market
Farm and orchard · 2.7 mi
142 Joe Knox Avenue
Mo-Th 09:00-18:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Museums and landmarks22
Chairman Blake House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Davidson, NC, listed on the NRHP in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Cornelius House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, USA
Davidson Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Historic district in Davidson, North Carolina
Espy Watts Brawley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Eumenean Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic college building in Davidson, North Carolina
Falls-Hobbs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Statesville, North Carolina, NRHP-listed in Iredell County
Gen. William Kerr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Enochville, Rowan County, North Carolina, NRHP-listed
George Houston House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Hargrave House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Johnson-Neel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Mooresville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
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Mooresville Mill Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
North Main Park
Park · 2.6 mi
42' x 42' reservable shelter seats 32 - grill - 2 electrical outlets - Wi-Fi 3 lighted youth softball fields: fields #1 & #2 have dirt...
1474 North Main Street, Mooresville
Willow Valley Park
Park · 1.0 mi
20' x 36' reservable shelter seats 64 - grill - 4 electrical outlets Outdoor basketball court - playground.
216 East McLelland Avenue, Mooresville
Academy Street Park
Park · 0.6 mi
Basketball, Dog Park, Picnic shelter, playground
601 South Academy Street, Mooresville
Hope Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park with YMCA small pond and playground. Large enough including baseball and basketball.
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes172
Athena's Cafe
Restaurant · Greek · 2.6 mi
591 River Highway
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Casa Azteca
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
140 Regency Center Drive, Mooresville
Su-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
China Express
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.6 mi
123;123-C Trade Court, Mooresville
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 16:30-21:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.5 mi
688 Bluefield Road, Mooresville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 00:00-21:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
118 Regency Center Drive, Mooresville
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Dutch Bros Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
356 Williamson Road, Mooresville
Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
160 more on the map.
History
The area that would develop into the town of Mooresville was originally settled by English, German, and Scots-Irish families who moved into the area from nearby Rowan County, as well as from Virginia, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. Many were seeking new lands on which to establish farms. Many of the early families such as the Wilsons, Davidsons, Cowans, Sherrills, Torrances, and others came to the area as early as the mid-1700s. They formed small communities that eventually grew into the community known as "Deep Well", which took its name from a large natural well that was found in the area.
Many of these families established large farms, primarily of cotton, which grew into small plantations by the 1850s. Major Rufus Reid was the most prominent planter in the area, enslaving 81 African Americans on over 2,000 acres (810 ha) of land. His property was known as Mount Mourne Plantation, named after the Mourne Mountains of County Down in Northern Ireland. Several other historic plantation homes are set in the area as well, including the Johnson-Neel House, the Cornelius House, Forest Dell Plantation, and the colonial era Belmont Plantation.
From the History section of Mooresville, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay18
Candlewood Suites Mooresville/Lake Norman,NC by IHG
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
3247 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville
Hampton Inn & Suites Mooresville/Lake Norman
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
119 Gallery Center Drive, Mooresville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mooresville - Lake Norman
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
130 Norman Station Boulevard, Mooresville
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Mooresville
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
209 Medical Park Road, Mooresville
SpringHill Suites Charlotte Lake Norman/Mooresville
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
121 Gateway Boulevard, Mooresville
Fairfield Inn Charlotte Mooresville/Lake Norma
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
120 Consumer Square Drive, Mooresville
Churches and places of worship26
Centre Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemeteries
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Coddle Creek Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemetery
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.8 mi
125 Olympia Drive, Mooresville
Commubity Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.9 mi
274 Langtree Road, Mooresville
Mooresville Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.5 mi
659 Carpenter Avenue, Mooresville
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Iredell Charter Academy of Arts &Science
School · 5.7 mi
251 Home Improvement Street, Troutman
Healthcare20
Benchmark Physical Therapy
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
146 Mooresville Commons Way
Map of Mooresville
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 27°F | 3.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 3.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 36°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 30°F | 3.7 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salisbury 9 Wnw (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Iredell County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Atwell Airport (1NC2) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Lake Norman of Iredell 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Davidson 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Cornelius 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Huntersville 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Kannapolis 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Concord 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Harrisburg 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Lincolnton 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Charlotte 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Gastonia 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mooresville Historic District (Main Street), Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Enchanted Olive, Mooresville, NC - panoramio (2), TracyAndJohn, CC BY 3.0
- The Enchanted Olive, Mooresville, NC - panoramio (5), TracyAndJohn, CC BY 3.0
- The Enchanted Olive, Mooresville, NC - panoramio, TracyAndJohn, CC BY 3.0
- The Enchanted Olive, Mooresville, NC - panoramio (6), TracyAndJohn, CC BY 3.0
- The Enchanted Olive, Mooresville, NC - panoramio (1), TracyAndJohn, CC BY 3.0
- The Enchanted Olive, Mooresville, NC - panoramio (3), TracyAndJohn, CC BY 3.0
- The Enchanted Olive, Mooresville, NC - panoramio (4), TracyAndJohn, CC BY 3.0
- Philanthropic Hall, Davidson College (Davidson, NC), Dacoslett, Public domain
- Johnson-Neel House, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davidson Historic District around 1970, Davidson College, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Coddle Creek ARP, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- George Houston House, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Centre Presbyterian Church Mount Mourne, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Mourne Plantation, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eumenean Hall Exterior, Davidson College, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2012-09-24 17-03-23 604 Carrigan Farm aka Hargrave House, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- General William H Kerr House, Kindredkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Broad Street Row, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mooresville Mill Village, Cdtew at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chairman Blake House, Davidson College, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2012-09-28 17-16-41 602 espy watts brawley, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-59543 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59540 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-289741 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-117952 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-289742 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59542 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59541 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Fahrzeuge im NASCAR Technical Institute, Tetra09, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR Motorsports race shop entrance, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports race shop floor, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JR Motorsports race shop floor, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports race shop entrance, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports October 2022 01 (shop), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports October 2022 05 (Kyle Busch's No. 18 M&M's Toyota), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports October 2022 09 (museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports October 2022 08 (museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports October 2022 04 (museum), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kyle Busch Motorsports October 2022 07 (legends car), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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