The rumble of trains carrying people, cotton, and freight to and from

Moore’s Siding was the song of a vibrant community. People worked to

build homes, schools, and churches as early as 1760. They got a town,

Mooresville, in the bargain. James Elbert Sherrill, George C. Goodman, and

the Turner brothers supported the growing economy. Love of community

led Winnie Hooper and Elizabeth Matheson to champion recreation. Shaw

Brown saw people in need and worked to establish a Christian mission.

Mayor Joe Knox and Rep. Robert Brawley embraced change and led a mill

town toward a technological future. Success at home led to success far

away for artist Selma Burke, Mooresville Moors pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm,

New York Parties author Punky Brawley, and Reynolds Tobacco president

S. Clay Williams.