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 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.
Catawba, NC Other Attractions
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.
Catawba, NC Other Attractions
First structure in North Carolina designed and built as an art museum. The museum offers a variety of changing exhibits, educ...
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This iron smelting furnace was built on the banks of the Dan River in 1843. During the Civil War, it was used to make bar ir...
Spend a relaxing day at City Lake Park, with fishing, boating or just playing around on the new playground. Be sure to ride ...
1858 bridge has a twin in Salisbury. It is one of the few stuccoed brick bridges left in the South. The famous train wreck ...