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Historic Site of the Former Great Falls Mill – A Landmark of Legacy and Opportunity

457 W Broad Ave. Rockingham, NC 28379

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    Historic Site of the Former Great Falls Mill – A Landmark of Legacy and Opportunity

    This unique offering includes multiple tracts sold together, centered around the iconic site of the former Great Falls Mill. The primary tract boasts approximately 975 +/- feet of frontage along US-74 Business, while a smaller corner parcel adds an additional 140 +/- feet on US-74 Business and 349 +/- feet along W Green Street—providing excellent visibility and access from two major roads.

    Originally established as Richmond Manufacturing Company in 1839, the mill played a significant role in the region's industrial rise. Though destroyed during General Sherman’s Civil War campaign in 1865, it was rebuilt in 1869 and operated until the Great Depression. In 1972, a fire consumed the then-vacant structure, leaving behind the captivating ruins that still stand today.

    More than just bricks and timbers, this property serves as a testament to resilience and transformation. In 1996, the site gained national recognition when Hootie & the Blowfish featured the hauntingly beautiful ruins as a backdrop in their music video for “Old Man and Me (When I Get to Heaven).”

    Whether envisioned as a site for redevelopment or preserved as a historical landmark, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of North Carolina's rich industrial heritage.


    *Individuals visiting the property do so at their own liability. Iron Horse Auction Company nor the Seller are responsible for accidents or injury.*

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    Historic Site of the Former Great Falls Mill – A Landmark of Legacy and Opportunity

    This unique offering includes multiple tracts sold together, centered around the iconic site of the former Great Falls Mill. The primary tract boasts approximately 975 +/- feet of frontage along US-74 Business, while a smaller corner parcel adds an additional 140 +/- feet on US-74 Business and 349 +/- feet along W Green Street—providing excellent visibility and access from two major roads.

    Originally established as Richmond Manufacturing Company in 1839, the mill played a significant role in the region's industrial rise. Though destroyed during General Sherman’s Civil War campaign in 1865, it was rebuilt in 1869 and operated until the Great Depression. In 1972, a fire consumed the then-vacant structure, leaving behind the captivating ruins that still stand today.

    More than just bricks and timbers, this property serves as a testament to resilience and transformation. In 1996, the site gained national recognition when Hootie & the Blowfish featured the hauntingly beautiful ruins as a backdrop in their music video for “Old Man and Me (When I Get to Heaven).”

    Whether envisioned as a site for redevelopment or preserved as a historical landmark, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of North Carolina's rich industrial heritage.


    *Individuals visiting the property do so at their own liability. Iron Horse Auction Company nor the Seller are responsible for accidents or injury.*

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