Where is Mount Holly, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Mount Holly Located? - Mount Holly is a city located in the Burlington County of North Carolina, United States. Mount Holly lies between 40.6220478 Degrees North latitudes and 74.2445902 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Mount Holly, North Carolina

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Where is Mount Holly Located?

Mount Holly is a city located in the Burlington County of North Carolina, United States. Mount Holly lies between 40.6220478 Degrees North latitudes and 74.2445902 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Mount Holly city is 17703 people and the city has a total area of 10.86 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Mount Holly, North Carolina Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMount Holly
CountyGaston County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
US RegionSouth Atlantic
Latitude35.2985° N
Longitude81.0159° W
Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Land Area10.71 sq mi
Water Area0.15 sq mi
Total Area10.86 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)17,703
Population DensityApproximately 1,653 per sq mi
ZIP Codes28120
Area Code704, 980
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-43680
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 10th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Mount Holly

CategoryInformation
Airport NameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA CodeCLT
PortPort of Wilmington (regional access)
Major HighwaysInterstate 85, U.S. Highway 74, North Carolina Highway 27
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Charlotte
Local Transit ServiceCharlotte Area Transit System (CATS) regional connections
  • Interstate 85 – Major interstate connecting Mount Holly with Charlotte, Gastonia, and the Piedmont region.
  • U.S. Highway 74 – Regional route connecting Gaston County communities with western North Carolina.
  • North Carolina Highway 27 – Local highway serving Mount Holly and nearby areas.
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport provides regional and international air connections.

Top Places to Visit in Mount Holly, North Carolina

Landmark NameType
U.S. National Whitewater CenterOutdoor Recreation Center
Mount Holly Historical MuseumMuseum
River Street ParkPark
Riverside ParkPark
Catawba RiverNatural Attraction
Mountain Island LakeLake Recreation Area
Charlotte Regional Farmers MarketMarket
Latta Plantation Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Carolina Raptor CenterWildlife Center
Crowders Mountain State ParkState Park

Driving Distances from Mount Holly, North Carolina to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
CharlotteNorth Carolina1525 minutes
GastoniaNorth Carolina1015 minutes
BelmontNorth Carolina610 minutes
HuntersvilleNorth Carolina2535 minutes
ConcordNorth Carolina4045 minutes
Rock HillSouth Carolina4555 minutes
GreensboroNorth Carolina951 hour 30 minutes
AshevilleNorth Carolina1202 hours
RaleighNorth Carolina1752 hours 45 minutes
ColumbiaSouth Carolina1001 hour 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Mount Holly, North Carolina

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Gaston CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, workforce training, and associate degrees
University of North Carolina at CharlottePublicUniversityResearch, engineering, business, and technology
Belmont Abbey CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, sciences, and Catholic higher education
Central Piedmont Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer programs, technology, and workforce development
Queens University of CharlottePrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, and professional programs

Waterbodies in Mount Holly, North Carolina

Catawba River, Mountain Island Lake, Dutchman's Creek, Long Creek, Gar Creek, Lake Wylie, and nearby Piedmont waterways.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Mount Holly

Mount Holly Athletic Facilities, Mountain Island Charter School Stadium, Stuart W. Cramer High School Stadium, Gaston County sports complexes, and U.S. National Whitewater Center recreation facilities.

Mount Holly, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Mount Holly developed in the nineteenth century as a small community along the Catawba River and became an important textile and manufacturing center.
  • The city was incorporated in 1879 and grew with the expansion of rail transportation and cotton-based industries.
  • Mount Holly played an important role in the textile industry of Gaston County, which was once one of the largest textile-producing regions in the United States.
  • The community has preserved historic downtown areas while transitioning into a modern suburban community within the Charlotte metropolitan region.
  • Today, Mount Holly is known for its historic character, access to the Catawba River, outdoor recreation, and proximity to Charlotte.

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