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More than just a motorsports mecca, Cabarrus County is steeped in history, with a heritage dating back to 1792 when the county was first formed. It was named after Stephen Cabarrus of Chowan County, speaker of the North Carolina House of Commons. The City of Concord was founded four years later and became the county seat.
Tour historic downtown Concord and see the stately 19th century Cabarrus County Courthouse, the Concord Museum, and the Memorial Garden, a beautifully restored three-acre garden dating back to 1804. Walk the Union Street Historic District to experience the city's genteel neighborhoods with Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes under a massive tree canopy. You'll encounter such sights as 94 Union Street, the circa 1928 home of textile magnate Charles A. Cannon, who developed Cannon Mills into a textile giant.
At Reed Gold Mine, where the first gold discovery in America was made in 1799, you can tour underground tunnels, pan for gold and watch an ore-crushing stamp mill in action. Step back in time at the Bost Grist Mill, a commercial and social center for southern Cabarrus County residents built in the early 1800's. Enjoy antiques, artifacts and watching corn being ground into flour and grits using original milling equipment.
Explore the region's textile heritage in downtown Kannapolis, one of the largest and best-preserved mill villages in the South. The town began as the famous Cannon Mills, one of the first plants to process and sell cotton in the south which later became the world's largest producer of fine towels and linens. Visit the Fieldcrest Cannon Textile Museum or simply stroll through charming Cannon Village for an afternoon of shopping and enjoying the scenic surroundings.
For a complete listing of Historic Sites in Cabarrus County, click here.
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