Plan your visit
- Recorded location
- 8300 Moore's Chapel Rd., Charlotte
- Official information
- Open the official source →
A historic designation or address does not establish public entry, tours or visitor parking. Confirm access with the property or visitor organization.
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| Recorded address | 8300 Moore's Chapel Rd., Charlotte |
|---|---|
| National Register | ref 94001049, listed 1994-08-26 |
| Research depth | dossier, independently sourced |
What we established, and from where
Section 7 places the mill in the rural community of Thrift in western Mecklenburg County, about six miles west of Charlotte.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
Section 8 of the same nomination describes the 1912 mill as approximately seven miles north-west of Charlotte, so the two statements do not agree.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
In 1915 the mill employed 157 operatives, the fourth largest mill workforce in the county.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The mill village associated with Thrift Mill lies directly west of the industrial complex.
independent National Park Service / NC SHPO · checked 2026-09-17
The primary source
The National Register nomination is the fullest account of this property that exists, written by a researcher and reviewed by the State Historic Preservation Office. The nomination (National Park Service).
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