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Welcome to Mount Holly, North Carolina
 Quaint, Southern charm is yours in Mount Holly, North Carolina. A city that once prospered on the strength of the textile industry, today’s Mount Holly is quiet, well-located, comfortable and community-oriented. Just 12 miles northwest of Charlotte, Mount Holly is close to a world of economic, employment, educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. And yet, with a population just over 10,000, it is still a small town by most standards. Real estate options consist of single-family homes and spacious condominiums.
Locals love their community festivals and celebrations, city parks and local natural resources like Dutchman’s Creek and Mountain Island Lake. The city’s Parks and Recreation staff is active in maintaining public play sites and organizing classes, programs and activities. Popular destinations for relaxation and outdoor fun are River Street Park, Mountain Island Park, and the nearby US National White Water Center. River Street Park offers direct access to Dutchman’s Creek by way of a canoe launch and fishing pier. At Mountain Island Park, you can walk the trails or camp next to Catawba River. At the USNWC, one can enjoy a number of outdoor sports from whitewater rafting to rope climbing and mountain biking all in one place at the 305-acre outdoor sports center. This low-key atmosphere is particularly appealing to commuters who want to leave the city behind in their off-hours.
Mount Holly is easily accessible by way of a local network of highways, rail and bus lines. Major roadways serving the region include Interstate 85 and State Routes 273, 27 and 16, and I485 Loop. Public schooling is under the jurisdiction of Gaston County Schools, which operates more than 50 campuses county-wide. School sites within Mount Holly include Ida Rankin Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Mount Holly Middle School, Catawba Middle School, South Pointe High School and East Gaston High School.
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