The Mooresville Museum

The Mooresville Museum Welcome to The Mooresville Museum! We are located in Downtown Mooresville, North Carolina at 132 East Center Avenue.

Open Tuesday & Thursdays 1P-6P and Friday and Saturday 10A-2P

Most Mondays, Wed's, & Fridays 10A-2P -please call ahead 704-663-1873

Mooresville’s baseball roots run deep — and in 1952, a group of hometown kids proved it on the national stage.That summe...
08/29/2026

Mooresville’s baseball roots run deep — and in 1952, a group of hometown kids proved it on the national stage.

That summer, the Mooresville Youth Baseball All‑Stars battled their way through district and regional play, earning a spot in the Little League World Series at Williamsport. For a town built around mills, rail lines, and tight‑knit neighborhoods, seeing local boys step into a national spotlight was a moment of pure pride.

These players weren’t just representing a team — they were representing Mooresville’s spirit: hard work, community support, and the belief that small towns can make big history. Their run helped cement youth baseball as a cornerstone of local life, inspiring generations who would grow up playing under the lights at fields across town.

Today, we remember them not just for the games they played, but for the legacy they left behind.💙 Mooresville’s 1952 All‑Stars — forever part of our hometown story.

Mooresville in other years...Mooresville’s First Motorized Delivery Truck, c.1916. W.N. Johnstone & Sons introduced this...
08/21/2026

Mooresville in other years...

Mooresville’s First Motorized Delivery Truck, c.1916.
W.N. Johnstone & Sons introduced this T‑Model Ford as the town’s first motorized delivery vehicle. The chassis came from G.L. McKnight’s Carolina Motor Company, with the body built by Mooresville Furniture Company. Standing proudly beside it is Everette Williams, who drove for the firm for two decades before serving as an orderly at Lowrance Hospital.

"We Love Our History!"

08/21/2026

🏈💙 Mooresville pride runs deep—through our history, our traditions, and yes… our football.

Tomorrow night, the wait is over. The MHS Blue Devils kick off their season opener at Joe Popp Stadium, and it’s more than just a game—it’s a Mooresville tradition.

Come feel the roar of the crowd, the blast of the airhorns, the energy of the student section, and the thrill of some good hometown football.

This is where past meets present, where Friday nights under the lights remind us why Mooresville’s spirit is second to none.

📣 Be there. Be loud. Be Blue.

Mooresville in other years.....Movie theaters played a major role in Mooresville’s entertainment during its by‑gone year...
08/17/2026

Mooresville in other years.....

Movie theaters played a major role in Mooresville’s entertainment during its by‑gone years. At various points, as many as three theaters operated along Main Street. By 1938, residents could choose between the State, the Carolina, and the Moor Theaters.

Competition for patrons was often friendly—and creative. The Carolina Theater, for example, regularly offered pieces of dinnerware that moviegoers could collect over time to build complete sets.

In June of 1938, the Carolina was showing Stolen Heaven while also featuring the locally produced H. Lee Waters film, a piece of Mooresville history many of you have likely seen.

There was even a proposed new theater to be built between Cavin Funeral Home and the ARP church. (See sketch.)

"We Love Our History!"

Mooresville Museum Historical Society- Thursday, August 20 at The Mooresville Museum located at 132 East Center Avenue. ...
08/16/2026

Mooresville Museum Historical Society- Thursday, August 20 at The Mooresville Museum located at 132 East Center Avenue. Come a little early and look around prior to the 6:30P start.

Come hear Captain Starr talk about the rich history of Mooresville Fire-Rescue from the humble beginnings on Broad Street to the ISO 1 Rating today. Captain Starr has a vast knowledge of Mooresville history and is always great to hear him speak,

🎉 5 Fun Things to Do in Downtown Mooresville — August 15! Make the most of your day exploring local favorites and hidde...
08/15/2026

🎉 5 Fun Things to Do in Downtown Mooresville — August 15!
Make the most of your day exploring local favorites and hidden gems:
🛠️ Visit DE Turner Hardware
🛍️ Shop a business you have never been to
📸 Take a selfie with Peggy Popp
🧸 Check out the cool collectibles at Crazy Cool
🏛️ Visit the Mooresville Museum!!!

Downtown is buzzing — come celebrate community, history, and a little adventure! 💙

It's a beautiful day to take a stroll through Downtown Mooresville. Grab a snack, a drink, a book, or visit the Museum a...
08/08/2026

It's a beautiful day to take a stroll through Downtown Mooresville. Grab a snack, a drink, a book, or visit the Museum and learn a little history.

Mooresville in other years..... One of the earliest organized baseball teams to represent Mooresville was known simply a...
08/07/2026

Mooresville in other years.....

One of the earliest organized baseball teams to represent Mooresville was known simply as the Rexall team. The name came from the George G. Goodman Drug Company, which supplied the uniforms and held the local Rexall drug franchise. For several years, the players took the field wearing shirts proudly lettered “Rexall.”

The team played once or twice each week and quickly became a familiar part of the town’s recreational life. Their games drew local interest, and the players—many of them young men working in town—formed a close-knit group remembered fondly by the community.

Players pictured:
Front row, seated (left to right): John Nantz, Tom Robertson, Billy Leonard, Sam Honeycutt, G. G. “Dick” Donaldson
Back row (left to right): Earl Robinson, Albert Beane, Frank Evans (manager), Gil Alexander, Tom Leonard, Henry Utley

(Photo credit to Mary Alexander Brown whose grandfather, Gil Alexander, is pictured in the darker uniform on the back row, fourth from the left.)

"We Love Our History!"

Mooresville in other years.....With the current light-cycle patterns and the traffic congestion that often builds along ...
08/04/2026

Mooresville in other years.....

With the current light-cycle patterns and the traffic congestion that often builds along Main and Broad, can you imagine what it would be like if the train schedules and railroad crossings were still as active as they once were?

Likely more than half of Mooresville has no idea just how dominant a role the railroad used to play here—or how often trains crossed Main Street each day, at multiple locations, shaping the rhythm of town life.

You can still see a remnant of one of those crossings beside the old LOF plant. Trains once crossed at Grey Street, ran behind Mackey’s Store, continued across E. Brawley Avenue, and picked up or delivered supplies to the mill. Another crossing was at College and Wilson. And of course, there was also the crossing at N. Broad and Iredell.

These are the crossings we can still remember today, reminders of a time when the railroad and mill played a commanding role in Mooresville.

"We Love Our History!"



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Going off-topic for a moment and asking how much rain have you seen, Mooresville?
08/02/2026

Going off-topic for a moment and asking how much rain have you seen, Mooresville?

Address

132 E Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC
28115

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 1pm - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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(704) 663-1873

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