Cornelius, since 1893

Cornelius is a suburban town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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133 years of Cornelius

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

1893established

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