Mount Holly, North Carolina
Mount Holly is a city of 18,208 people in Gaston County, North Carolina, founded in 1838.
Why visit Mount Holly
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 27 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Saffron World Market, Sloans Ferry Bridge, Belmont Abbey and Downtown Mount Holly Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in Mount Holly
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Holly
Mount Holly is a small suburban city in northeastern Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The city is situated just west of the Catawba River, north of Interstate 85, south of North Carolina State Highway 16. The population was 17,703 at the 2020 census, up from 13,656 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Holly, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Sloans Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 4.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
Belmont Abbey
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Abbey in North Carolina, United States
Downtown Mount Holly Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Mount Holly, North Carolina
Edward M. Rozzell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
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Former Thrift Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Textile mill in Charlotte, North Carolina
Mount Holly Cotton Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Mount Holly, North Carolina, on the NRHP in North Carolina
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
River Oaks Academy Birthday Rock
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Boulder that wishes classmates Happy Birthday
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Catawba River Greenway
Park · 1.8 mi
Greenway from Tuckaseege Park to City hall
sunrise-sunset
Northwoods Disc Golf Course
Golf course · 2.5 mi
Northwoods 9 Hole Disc Golf Course
sunrise-sunset
Northwoods Community Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Northwoods Community Park for pets and disc golf enthusiasts
Northwoods Nature Trail Entrance
Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi
Entrance to the Northwoods Nature Trail
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
Muddy River Distillery
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
250 North Main Street, Mount Holly
We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 14:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Everest Bistro
Restaurant · Indian · 3.0 mi
2910 Mount Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte
Tu-Sa 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30; Su 11:45-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Catawba Coffee Co.
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
104 West Charlotte Avenue
Tu-Fr 06:30-20:00; Mo 06:30-19:30; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 11:30-17:00
Smoke and Barrel Cigar Bar and Lounge
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
121 East Charlotte Avenue, Mount Holly
Su-Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 14:00-24:00
Sake Express 2
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
349 West Charlotte Avenue, Mount Holly
Shuffletown Grill
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
10220 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte
15 more on the map.
History
Land grants were first issued in the Mount Holly area by King George II of Great Britain around 1750. In 1754, a land grant was issued to James Kuykendall of Holland in the locale known as Dutchman's Creek. Later in 1838, a post office in the area was named Woodlawn. In 1875, the name of the town was changed to Mount Holly, after the Mount Holly Cotton Mill that was started that year. The name "Mount Holly" was used in recognition of the famed yarn made at a spinning mill in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
A.P. and D.E. Rhyne and Ambrose Costner originally owned the Mount Holly Cotton Mill. It was the fourth mill to be built in Gaston County and is the oldest surviving mill today. The mill's success and the prosperity of the area as a whole led local residents to petition the North Carolina General Assembly for incorporation of Mount Holly in 1879.
The first railroad in Gaston County, the Carolina Central Railway, began serving Mount Holly in 1860. The line, which runs parallel with North Carolina State Highway 27, is still in service and operated by CSX. In 1911, construction began on the area's second railroad, the Piedmont and Northern Railway. On May 20, 1912, it made its first run from Charlotte to Gastonia.
From the History section of Mount Holly, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
New Life of Christ Holy House of Prayer
Church · 1.2 mi
North Main Street, Mount Holly
Saint Johns Chapel Primitive Baptist Church
Church · 2.5 mi
2239 Belmeade Drive, Charlotte
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries33
East Voyager Academy of Charlotte
School · 5.7 mi
7429 Tuckaseegee Rd., Charlotte
Gaston County Library - Mt. Holly Branch
Library · 1.5 mi
245 West Catawba Avenue, Mount Holly
Healthcare2
Moose Pharmacy (Previously Charlies Drug)
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
125 West Central Avenue, Mount Holly
Map of Mount Holly
116 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 40°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charlotte Douglas Ap 72314 (7 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
Gaston County has had 13 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)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Belmont 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Huntersville 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Gastonia 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Charlotte 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Cornelius 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Davidson 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Lake Norman of Iredell 16 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Lincolnton 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Mooresville 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Concord 22 mi east, about 35 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
- Mount Holly NC Downtown, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Freightliner Factory Mount Holly NC, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cotton Mill - Mount Holly, NC (front angle2) 9-20-2014, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Downtown Mount Holly, NC - 9-20-2014, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mount Holly NC Water Plant, SunDawn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Thrift Mill (side view) - Charlotte, NC - 9-20-2014, RoxylovesHistory, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS016-E-23785 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-2780 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-69325 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Mt. Holly Cotton Mill, Mt. Holly, NC (8170289596), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- Approach to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina (6120528306), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Approach to Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Charlotte, North Carolina (6119983763), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Upstateherd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mountain Island Cotton Mill, Mountain Island, NC (8170288300), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- Edward M. Rozzell House, Irina999, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edward M. Rozzell House 2, Irina999, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charlotte Whitewater 06, HowardMorland, Public domain
- Moores Chapel, Mt Holly, NC, USA - panoramio, SmithDog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Chapel, Mt Holly, NC, USA - panoramio (2), SmithDog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Chapel, Mt Holly, NC, USA - panoramio (3), SmithDog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Chapel, Mt Holly, NC, USA - panoramio (8), SmithDog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Chapel, Mt Holly, NC, USA - panoramio (6), SmithDog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Moores Chapel, Mt Holly, NC, USA - panoramio (4), SmithDog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charlotte Whitewater 05, HowardMorland, Public domain
- Charlotte Whitewater 04, HowardMorland, Public domain
- Charlotte Whitewater 03, HowardMorland, Public domain
- Charlotte Whitewater 02, HowardMorland, Public domain
- Moores Chapel, Mt Holly, NC, USA - panoramio (5), SmithDog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charlotte Whitewater 08, HowardMorland, Public domain
- Charlotte Whitewater 07, HowardMorland, Public domain
- Charlotte Whitewater 01, HowardMorland, Public domain
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