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Legendary 1.5-mile superspeedway that helped make Charlotte the capital of NASCAR.
50 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
This unassuming brick building tells a story of industry and innovation that helped shape Mount Holly. Built in 1875, the Mount Holly Cotton Mill, later known as Alsace Manufacturing Co., was a major player in the…
Pull over here for a second; you're looking at a pioneering piece of North Carolina history: St. Joseph's Catholic Church. It was the first Catholic church built west of Raleigh. It all started in the mid-1840s, when…
These unassuming buildings whisper tales of a time when textiles reigned supreme in the Carolinas. This is the former Thrift Mill, a crucial piece of Mecklenburg County's industrial past. Built around 1912, the Thrift…
Get ready to be transported back in time as we approach McAdenville, a place deeply rooted in North Carolina's textile history and now famously known as Christmas Town USA. In 1881, the state legislature chartered…
Pull over here for a minute. This land whispers stories of a bygone era, a time when plantations dotted the Carolina landscape. We're near Latta Place, a window into the lives, both free and enslaved, who shaped this…
Ever wonder who held the purse strings of North Carolina during the tumultuous Reconstruction era? This area was once home to David A. Jenkins, the state's treasurer for eight years. Jenkins, born in 1822, was a…
Before you, the Savona Mill stands as a testament to Charlotte's evolving industrial landscape. This wasn't just one business; it was a chameleon, adapting to the needs of the times. Originally constructed between 1915…
This unassuming building offers a rare peek into the daily life of a rural community at the turn of the century. Around 1890, the Hayes-Byrum Store opened its doors, a brick building where locals could buy everything…
Imagine a life tied to the land, a life of both privilege and responsibility. That was the reality for James G. Torrance, whose home stood right here at Cedar Grove Plantation. Built between 1831 and 1833, Cedar Grove…
Listen closely, because this isn't just another building; it's Biddle Memorial Hall, the heart of Johnson C. Smith University. Built in 1883, Biddle Hall is a striking Romanesque-style building. It's known for its…
Ever wonder what Charlotte was like when streetcars ruled the roads? You're about to drive through a living postcard from that era: Wesley Heights. Developed after 1911, Wesley Heights was one of Charlotte's first…
Quench your thirst for history at this former Coca-Cola bottling plant, a piece of Charlotte's industrial past. This building, constructed between 1929 and 1930, was the Charlotte Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant. It's…
Gastonia, North Carolina, nestled in the Piedmont, has been grappling with a surge in growth that's shifted the city's demographics and raised questions about its future. For years, Gastonia was seen as a smaller, more…
Take a step back in time as you explore the York-Chester Historic District, a treasure trove of Gastonia's architectural heritage. This district, largely residential, showcases Gastonia's growth from the mid-1850s…
This unassuming building tells a tale of Charlotte's industrial boom in the early 20th century. The Joseph Sykes Brothers Company Building, constructed in 1926, was designed by Lockwood, Greene & Co., a firm known for…
These unassuming brick buildings hide a story of industry and, ultimately, hazard. The Southern Asbestos Company Mills, later known as Fiber Mills, processed asbestos here for much of the 20th century. Constructed…
These unassuming streets whisper tales of ambition, struggle, and the rise of the New South. Loray Mill, built around 1900, became a symbol of Gastonia's booming textile industry, drawing workers from across the region.…
Once a grand 13-story hotel, this location whispers tales of Charlotte's booming past. Hotel Charlotte, later also known as the Queen Charlotte Hotel and other names, opened its doors in 1929 at the corner of Trade and…
This unassuming brick building tells a story of Charlotte's rise as a manufacturing hub. Built between 1904 and 1905, this was the Daniel A. Tompkins Company Machine Shop. They made textile machinery, supplies, and…
Step inside this charming indoor shopping arcade and experience a piece of Charlotte's history. Built in 1914, the Latta Arcade was designed by architect William H. Peeps. It was envisioned as a two-story atrium filled…
Charlotte's story is deeply entwined with the gleam of gold. Long before banking towers defined the skyline, the Carolina Gold Rush of the early 1800s transformed the area. Farmers tilling the red clay soil stumbled…
Imagine Charlotte's skyline... without its skyscrapers! This very spot was once home to the Independence Building, Charlotte's *first* skyscraper. Built in 1909 by J.A. Jones Construction, the Independence Building…
Imagine a grand movie palace shimmering with light and music – that was the Carolina Theatre. It stood here as a Charlotte landmark for decades. The Carolina Theatre first opened its doors in 1927. It was built during…
Right here, where you're driving, once stood a symbol of Charlotte's booming financial scene. Merchants and Farmers National Bank was built back in the early 1870s to serve the growing agricultural and business…
This historic church was a cornerstone of Charlotte's Brooklyn neighborhood, a vibrant African American community. Grace A.M.E. Zion Church was built in 1901 and 1902. It's a Gothic Revival style brick church. Look for…
Once a grand 12-story hotel, this building tells a story of Charlotte's past. The Barringer Hotel, later known as Hall House, opened its doors in 1940. This red brick building quickly became a landmark in Charlotte,…
Ever wonder how Charlotte grew beyond its original four wards? This neighborhood, Dilworth, holds a big part of that story. Back in the 1890s, Edward Dilworth Latta bought up 250 acres just southwest of the city limits.…
Ever wonder what small-town life was like a century ago? This is a perfect example. The Croft Historic District, centered around the crossroads community, gives us a peek into rural life here in Mecklenburg County. At…
This isn't just another courthouse; it's a landmark that has witnessed nearly a century of justice in Mecklenburg County. Designed by Louis H. Asbury, construction on this Neoclassical building began in 1925 and was…
That unassuming brick building right there holds a secret ingredient to American kitchens for decades: vinegar! The Speas Vinegar Company building is a piece of Charlotte's industrial past. Founded in 1888, the Speas…
Right here, where you're driving, stood a symbol of Charlotte's transformation: Highland Park Manufacturing Company Mill No. 3. Built between 1903 and 1904, this mill was a major player in the textile industry,…
This unassuming brick building is more than just an old factory; it's a window into Charlotte's booming cotton mill era. Back in 1897, the Louise Cotton Mill was built, a two-story, 27-bay long structure. Then, in 1901,…
This isn't just any grove of trees; it's a place where generations of African American families have found spiritual renewal and community since the end of slavery. After emancipation, Mary Tucker, the wife of a local…
Step back in time to the former home of a titan of industry, James Buchanan Duke. Here, at Lynnwood, later known as White Oaks, Duke spent his final years, a period that capped a remarkable career. This grand Colonial…
Pull over here for a minute; you're about to see Frew's Folly, also known as Rosedale, a reminder of Charlotte's plantation past.Built around 1815, Rosedale was a plantation home showcasing the Federal style of…
This unassuming farm tells a story of Mecklenburg County's deep agricultural roots. The John F. Ewart Farm, built in 1898, was more than just a house; it was the center of a working farm. The Ewart family cultivated the…
Imagine a time when iron wasn't shipped from factories, but forged right here in North Carolina. That's Vesuvius Furnace. Built in 1790, Vesuvius Furnace was a crucial part of the early American iron industry. The…
Imagine life in Mecklenburg County before the Revolutionary War, because right here stands a silent witness to those times: the 1774 Alexander Rock House. Built by the Alexander family, construction finished in 1774.…
This unassuming brick house whispers tales of Mecklenburg County's agricultural past. Built sometime between 1820 and 1830, the William T. Alexander House was once the heart of a working plantation. The house itself is…
Pull over for a minute; this unassuming spot holds stories of a family, their home, and the enslaved people who built their wealth. Potts Plantation, as it became known, centered around a house built in 1811. The…
Welcome to Pineville, North Carolina, the birthplace of James K. Polk, the eleventh president of the United States. Here's something they do not put on the state historic site plaque. When Polk was sixteen years old, he…
These unassuming houses whisper tales of hard work and community, a legacy woven into the fabric of Pineville. After 1894, Dover Yarn Mills began building this village to house its workers. Later, the Chadwick-Hoskins…
Step back in time at Beaver Dam Plantation House, a glimpse into North Carolina's antebellum era. This unassuming house played a pivotal role in deciding the future of a local college. Built in 1829, Beaver Dam…
Imagine a revival so powerful, people traveled for days to camp out and worship! That's the story of Rock Springs Camp Meeting Ground. Established in 1832, this site became a central gathering place for Methodists.…
Pull over here for a second. This unassuming building, Eumenean Hall, was once the heart of intellectual life at Davidson College. Built in 1849, Eumenean Hall was the meeting place for the Eumenean Society. This was a…
Charlotte Christian School (7301 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC) is where a skinny Stephen Curry grew into a shooter. As a senior he averaged about 18 points and led the Knights deep into the state playoffs, but the legend…
This unassuming brick building tells a story of Lincolnton's booming textile industry. Built between 1907 and 1910, this is the Eureka Manufacturing Company Cotton Mill. It was home to the Eureka Manufacturing Company…
Pull over here for a minute; this unassuming house was the site of one of the last Confederate cabinet meetings. In late April of 1865, with the Confederacy crumbling, several members of Jefferson Davis's cabinet met…
This unassuming farmhouse whispers tales of early life in Mecklenburg County. The Grier-Rea House, originally built around 1815, offers a tangible link to the past. The house began as a two-story main block. Around…
Legendary 1.5-mile superspeedway that helped make Charlotte the capital of NASCAR.