Turn-of-the century gristmill featuring one of the largest water wheels in the state, plus general store, folk art museum, and restored residence of the owner/miller. Nestled in the rolling hills along Balls Creek in rural Catawba County.
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A ten-minute hop, skip, and a jump from I-40, the Murray's Mill Historic District, in the rolling countryside of eastern Catawba County, nestles just as it was a century ago along the banks of Balls Creek. It'
Catawba, NC HistoryThe tradition of annual religious revivals started at Grassy Branch (now Terrell) by Methodist during the late 1790's. This tradition continued when the present Balls Creek Campground was constructed in 1853
Catawba, NC Campgrounds Preserved intact are the 1913 mill itself, the 1890s Murray & Minges General Store, the 1880s Wheathouse, used as an exhibit gallery, the 1913 John Murray House, furnished to the period, and numerous outbuildings.
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Visit one of North Carolina's state-owned farmers markets and shop for local Piedmont fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked good...
Fiddler's Grove is nestled in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Situated in rolling h...
Exhibits that follow the history of Cherryville from the early 1800s until today....
Country store that serves fine home-style meals. Our gift shop offers a variety of unique merchandise. Breakfast, lunch and...