Kannapolis NC, is a thriving city of 38,245 people located along the I-85 corridor in the Charlotte-region of North Carolina. The history of Kannapolis entered a new era on July 30, 2003 when Pillowtex officials announced the closing of their 16 facilities nationwide and in Canada. Because the decline of Pillowtex took over 20 years, the City had the opportunity to develop a strong local government and viable economy. As the company's headquarters, the City became the center of the largest lay-off in North Carolina history. 6,450 employees lost their jobs nationwide. Of the total displaced by the Pillowtex closure, 4,800 were in North Carolina. Over 3,984 of the employees lived in Rowan and Cabarrus counties and less than 1,500 within the city limits of Kannapolis.
The City of Kannapolis has a diverse housing stock. The central city features the craftsman style mill homes built by Cannon Mills beginning in the early 1900's. Many of the homes have been renovated to today's standard but still possess the charm and beauty of a past era. Kannapolis also offers a variety of newer subdivisions that offer starter homes to mansions.
A Hometown Tribute to a Legend
Kannapolis, NC, a city of 39,000 people just north of Charlotte off I-85, offers fans two opportunities to pay tribute to racing legend and hometown hero Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
To visit Dale Earnhardt Plaza, the home of the 900 pound, nine foot tall statue by sculptor Clyde Ross Morgan, take I-85 to exit 60, Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. Follow Dale Earnhardt Boulevard and the signs for Cannon Village to Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street. Go about a half mile. On the left, you will see Dale Earnhardt Plaza.
The Dale Earnhardt Tribute Center by Sam Bass is a block down from the statue on West Avenue in the Cannon Village Visitor Center.
There is plenty of parking in the area. Cannon Village has unique gift shops, two restaurants and a home furnishings market.
The GI House, the only remaining prefabricated homes built by Cannon Mills for returning World War II veterans, is filled with 1945 to 1950 artifacts and heirlooms. The museum located at 905 King Street is open to the public the first Sunday of each month from 2 to 5 pm, Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Group tours available by request. For more information call 704-933-9314.
The Kannapolis Branch of the Cannon Memorial Library offers a history room highlighting the growth of Kannapolis from a textile village to the city of today. For more information call 704-920-1180.
Kannapolis photographers, painters, potters and musicians represent an array of artistic talents. For more information on the arts, call the Cannon Village Visitor Center at 704-938-3200 or the Cabarrus Arts Council at 704-782-6610.
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