Mission

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
• A Town By Any Other Name by Leslie B. Rindoks - for sale through the PARC Department
• Lake Norman Piedmont History by Marvin K. Brotherton

Designated Structures

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. Please see the map below for all designations.