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The Cornelius Historic Preservation Committee works to preserve the rich and significant historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of our Town for future generations.
History of the Town
Find out about the history of the Town from these resources:
- The History of Cornelius - provided by the Cornelius Jaycees
- Lake Norman Piedmont History by Marvin K. Brotherton
- Visit Town Hall to see more of the "The History of Cornelius: The Conard Collection"
- Take your own walking tour at your convenience
- Follow along with the walking tour with audio
- Did you know that Hoyt Wilhelm, a MLB Baseball Hall of Famer, attended Cornelius High School? He pitched for 9 major league teams for over 21 seasons and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. Wilhelm is best known for his knuckleball which he perfected in a Cornelius, NC pasture. Visit the James Hoyt Wilhelm Park right here in Cornelius!
The Town of Cornelius Historic Preservation Commission designated its first local historic landmark on December 20, 2004. This map illustrates the 7 locally designated landmarks.
If you're interested in designating your property as a historical landmark, please click here.
Preservation Resources
See the links below to other preservation organizations that may provide useful information.