Murray’s Mill Historic District

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See The Way It Used To Be Done. Better.

Being true fans of Southern grits, one of our first local day trips was to Murray’s Mill in Catawba County. Just a stone’s throw from Mooresville, Murray’s Mill is an historic water-powered grain mill that still churns out stone ground corn grits the old fashioned way. There’s nothing like seeing the twenty-eight-foot water wheel turn the massive grinding stones, generating enough pressure to pound out the most perfect corn meal. Call ahead to arrange a guided tour, and bring along your history-loving friends.

Photo: MVL

Photo: MVL

Photo: MVL

Across the road is the Murray & Minges General Store where you can grab some candy and cold drinks for your photo-worthy picnic on the lawn by the original John Murray house (1913). No need to be in any kind of rush here. Good things take time.

Murray’s Mill Historic District

1489 Murray's Mill Road, Catawba NC 28609
Phone: (828) 241-4299

General Store Hours:
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The grounds are open during daylight hours.

Guided Tours (subject to availability) - $10/person
Self-guided Tours - $7/person
Active Duty Military & Veterans are free, because Thank You!