Terrell, North Carolina
human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America
Terrell is an unincorporated community in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States. Since the 2010 census, it has been included within the Lake Norman of Catawba CDP.
Geography
Terrell is located at 35°35′20.72″N 80°58′39.5″W within area code 828, ZIP code 28682, and FIPS place code 67180. It sits at an elevation of 289 m (948 ft).
The community center lies at the intersection of North Carolina Highway 150 and Sherrills Ford Road. The widening of NC 150 through Terrell has been delayed numerous times and is currently scheduled for construction in the late 2020s. Neighboring communities include Sherrills Ford to the north and west, Mooresville to the east and Denver to the southwest. Terrell is a Lake Norman community with many lake-centric activities and businesses ("Top of the Lake").
History
The Terrell Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The most notable building contained therein was the Terrell Country Store, built in 1891, once a focal point of trade and commerce in the area. The store was removed in 2020.
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