1893 Map of Statesville

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Statesville and Mocksville anchor this landscape during the late nineteenth century, serving as critical hubs where the Piedmont's rural mill economy met the growing power of steam transport. Three major rail lines, including the Western North Carolina Railroad and the North Carolina Railroad, intersect the region, facilitating the movement of goods from a dense network of water-powered enterprises like Harmons Mill, Morrisons Mill, and Files Mill.