Terrell, North Carolina facts for kids
Terrell is a small community located in Catawba County, North Carolina. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Lake Norman of Catawba. This community is known for its beautiful lake activities and is often called the "Top of the Lake."
Contents
Where is Terrell?
Terrell is found in North Carolina. It sits at an elevation of about 289 meters (948 feet). The main part of the community is where North Carolina Highway 150 meets Sherrills Ford Road.
Nearby communities include Sherrills Ford to the north. Mooresville is to the east. Denver is to the southwest. Terrell is a great place for activities on Lake Norman.
Terrell's History
The Terrell Historic District is a special area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it has important old buildings. One famous building was the Terrell Country Store. It was built in 1891. This store was once a very important place for trade.
The community was named after Pinckney Lawson Terrell. He was a Methodist preacher. He had connections to the Rehobeth Methodist Church nearby. A post office opened in 1893. At that time, the community was named after him.
In 2013 and 2014, new water and sewer lines were added. A new library also opened in 2014. In 2018, a new Publix grocery store opened in Terrell. It is located at the corner of NC 150 and Slanting Bridge Road.
Who Lives in Terrell?
About 860 people live in Terrell. There are around 332 households here. Most people living in Terrell are White. A small number are African American or from other races. Some residents are Hispanic or Latino.
The average income for a household is about $57,212. Many people who live in Terrell travel to Charlotte for work. They can use either I-77 or NC 16 to get there.
Schools in Terrell
Students in Terrell attend several schools. These include public, private, and charter schools.
Catawba County Schools
- Sherrills Ford Elementary School
- Mill Creek Middle School
- Bandys High School
- Hickory High School (which has an International Baccalaureate program)
Private Schools
- University Christian High School
- Woodlawn School
- Davidson Day School
Charter Schools
- Langtree Charter School
- Lincoln Charter School
- Pine Lake Preparatory School
Famous People from Terrell
Some well-known people have lived in Terrell:
- Matt Kenseth – He is a famous NASCAR driver. He won the 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship.
- Jason Line – He is a professional NHRA Pro Stock drag racer.
