Mount Mourne, North Carolina facts for kids
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Mount Mourne, North Carolina
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 Mount Mourne, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Mount Mourne, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Iredell |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28123
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| Area code(s) | 704 & 980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1021550 |
Mount Mourne is a small place in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Mount Mourne is located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) southwest of Mooresville.
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History of Mount Mourne
How Mount Mourne Got Its Name
Early settlers named this community after the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland. It's a way they remembered their homeland.
The First Post Office
The Mount Mourne post office first opened on April 5, 1805. James Houston was the first postmaster. This post office has been open continuously since then. Today, it uses the ZIP code 28123.
Historic Buildings
Many years ago, in 1836, a man named Rufus Reid built a large home called the Mount Mourne Plantation. This historic house is still standing today.
Important Historic Places
Several buildings and sites in Mount Mourne are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places that tell us about the history of the area. They are protected so future generations can learn from them.
These historic places include:
- Centre Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemeteries
- Coddle Creek Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Session House and Cemetery
- George Houston House
- Wood Lawn
- Mount Mourne Plantation
