19911 Zion Avenue, Cornelius. This tour is a joint project of Pedego E-Bike of Lake Norman and GeoTours. This tour takes you from Cornelius into Davidson’s downtown area. Along the way, we will see some historic buildings dating from... Read more
Antiquity Greenway is a half-mile segment of the Town of Cornelius' growing collection of multiuse paths and is part of the trail loop called the Emerald Necklace. Tap the green Continue Tour button on your phone ...
A common practice of bike riding etiquette is to announce yourself when approachiing persons from the rear who are walking in your direction of travel. A frequntly used announcement is, "approaching on your left", which bike riders make i... Read more
Before Cornelius was a settlement, this area was known as Virgin Springs. The location was about halfway on the road from Charlotte to Statesville. The spring was cool and fresh and was a good place to water and rest the horses. Settlers al... Read more
Temple Kol Tikvah was founded in 2000 and serves more than 180 families of the local Jewish community. Tap the green Continue Tour button on your phone
Originally, this structure served as Davidson Elementary School, playing a vital role in the education of local children. However, in 2023, the building underwent a remarkable transformation and was reintroduced as the renovated Davidson To... Read more
Originally a Catawba trading path, Main Street has been an essential landmark of the area for centuries. Today, North main street is a lively hub for food, music, locally-owned business, and safe community gathering. However, in the 1800s, ... Read more
Davidson boasts a vibrant history of black-owned barbershops. Raeford's barber shop, located across Main Street, is a prominent illustration of these businesses' significance as community resources and catalysts for Davidson's cultural prog... Read more
Look across the street by the parking lot and the brick mural. The market is open Saturdays between 9 am and 12 pm from April through November. , It aims to create a vibrant community gathering through its many musical and entertainment act... Read more
Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. We can attribute most of the growth of the town to Davidson College which was established in 1837. In fact, for many years the name of the town was Davidson College, before being change... Read more
While it is well-known that the Presbyterian church that founded Davidson College had a focus on educating young men for the role of pastors, the crucial contributions of women within the church often go overlooked. During the 1800s and e... Read more
 Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. On the opposite side of Main Street from the campus is the Carolina Inn. In 1848 this building was constructed to serve as a store. In 1855 the building was transformed into the 13-room... Read more
 Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. The historical buildings situated on the Davidson College campus are known as Oak Row and Elm Row. These small brick structures hold a significant place in the college's history, as the... Read more
 Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. While Davidson College is well known for basketball today, basketball, in the mid 1900s, served as a socially transcending force for Davidson children. Young children from African Ameri... Read more
Stop and take a break to listen to the full story before going on. The red brick building straight ahead is the former Delburg Cotton Mill.  The mill opened in 1907 and operated until 1950. After 1950 the building was little used for 5... Read more
Housing has been a significant issue of segregation and inequality in Davidson. The presence of the Davidson railroad, similar to other transportation systems in the southern region, served as a physical divider, separating the town and imp... Read more
 Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. In 1861, steam locomotives made their inaugural entry into the town of Davidson. The railway line passed through Davidson, connecting Statesville and Charlotte. However, the train servi... Read more
Look for the white building across the railroad tracks.  Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. The Davidson United Presbyterian Church holds the distinction of being the oldest African-American congregation in the town of ... Read more
 The red building next to the train tracks served as the train depot. Its construction took place in 1897. About that time, if you were traveling from Davidson to Charlotte by train, the journey would typically last a couple of hours, whi... Read more
Look across the railroad tracks at the large gray building.  Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. Built in 1891, the Linden Mill was the first cotton mill in Davidson. It was a truly local enterprise, evident from the com... Read more
 Stop for a minute to hear this complete narrative. The original Davidson post office was constructed using wood and was situated at the present location of the Soda Shop. Unfortunately, due to its combustible materials, it succumbed to ... Read more
Before reaching the fire station on the left-hand side, please cross Jackson Street and proceed into the parking lot. From there, continue walking in the direction of Main Street. Tap the green Continue Tour button on your phone ...
If you're in need of a break, Summit Coffee makes for a pleasant rest. When you're ready to resume your journey, simply walk your bike to the crosswalk across from the Flatiron restaurant in the Stowe’s Corner building. Cross Main Street ... Read more
We appreciate you joining us on this short tour of Davidson town, where you had the opportunity to discover some of its rich history, including the contributions of the college and the dedicated individuals who played a pivotal role in esta... Read more
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