It was a hot afternoon in August 1856 when people in southern Iredell
County, North Carolina, gathered for a special event. The train was on
its way, bringing officials, a brass band, and the economic future. John
Franklin Moore viewed the railroad tracks as an opportunity to fulfill
his dream of starting a community and building a town. He knew that
trains would bring customers and new citizens and carry freight to and
from markets. Moore took a bold step by providing land for a depot and
siding and offering land for homes and businesses. Moore's Siding
prospered and grew, and in 1873, the village was incorporated and named
Mooresville to honor the founder. Generations of Mooresville citizens
have taken daring steps into the future, building a community that is
more than just a place--it's a home. This is a story of Mooresville, the
Queen of Iredell.