Murray's Mill Historic District

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1489 Murrays Mill Rd
Catawba, NC 28609
+1 (828) 465-0383
http://catawbahistory.org
Murray’s Mill Historic District nestles just as it did a century ago along the banks of Balls Creek. It's perfect for an afternoon picnic or a quick leg-stretcher. A placid pond slips over the dam, and the 28’ waterwheel makes its slow way 'round. Preserved intact are the 1913 mill itself, the 1890s Murray & Minges General Store, the 1880s Wheathouse, the 1913 John Murray House, furnished to the period, and numerous outbuildings. Run by three generations of the Murray Family, who abandoned operations in 1967, the picturesque structures and surrounding land form the last milling complex in the county, meticulously preserved and interpreted by the Catawba County Historical Association since 1980 when restorations began. Also are site are picnic tables and 2 hiking trails where you can enjoy the agricultural setting just as the Murrays did over 100 years ago.

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4.56 reviews
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Rebecca M.
6/3/2024

Murray's Mill is easy to find from I-40. The gristmill was built in 1913 and the Murray & Minges store from the 1890s is also open. When you arrive, find a spot to park on either side of the...

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Jan M.
7/29/2025

A fun historical site, preserved so well & well worth the $7. Remarkable how industrious & sharp this family was. From a time when attention to detail was valued, all the chutes are made of wood...

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Tyler D.
10/6/2022

We've been meaning to visit Murray's Mill since we moved to the area earlier this year, and finally stopped by on Wednesday - what a treat! We did a quick walk on the grounds and visited the...

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Bill W.
4/17/2017

Been while since I stopped but still a nice place to relax First time I went to Murray's Mill was probably back in 1985. I was part of a Civil War Reenactment Group and we had a simulated battle...

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Suzanne S.
1/6/2019

Whenever we have out of town guests, I always bring them to Murray's Mill. Such a historical treat! The 1913 mill which closed operations in the 60's offers a guided tour to learn all about it...

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