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Historic Site of the Former Great Falls Mill – A Landmark of Legacy and Opportunity

457 W Broad Ave. Rockingham, NC 28379

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05/20 09:50AM: Bidder 22 places bid of $45,000.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:47AM: Bidder 16 places bid of $17,000.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:42AM: Bidder 28 places bid of $14,100.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:40AM: Bidder 13 places bid of $13,600.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:24AM: Bidder 20 places bid of $13,000.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:17AM: Bidder 19 places bid of $12,500.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:16AM: Bidder 20 places bid of $12,000.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:15AM: Bidder 19 places bid of $11,500.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:07AM: Bidder 16 places bid of $11,000.00 on Lot 1

05/20 09:06AM: Bidder 13 places bid of $10,500.00 on Lot 1

05/20 08:52AM: Bidder 16 places bid of $10,000.00 on Lot 1

05/20 08:51AM: Bidder 13 places bid of $8,750.00 on Lot 1

05/20 08:50AM: Bidder 16 places bid of $8,500.00 on Lot 1

05/20 08:47AM: Bidder 19 places bid of $7,250.00 on Lot 1

05/20 12:56AM: Bidder 16 places bid of $7,000.00 on Lot 1

05/19 07:24PM: Bidder 13 places bid of $6,400.00 on Lot 1

05/19 02:10PM: Bidder 16 places bid of $6,000.00 on Lot 1

05/19 06:02AM: Bidder 21 places bid of $5,200.00 on Lot 1

05/19 05:31AM: Bidder 16 places bid of $4,500.00 on Lot 1

05/19 05:22AM: Bidder 12 places bid of $4,400.00 on Lot 1

05/18 06:55PM: Bidder 21 places bid of $4,300.00 on Lot 1

05/18 04:47PM: Bidder 16 places bid of $4,200.00 on Lot 1

05/18 10:11AM: Bidder 19 places bid of $4,100.00 on Lot 1

05/17 05:09PM: Bidder 16 places bid of $4,000.00 on Lot 1

05/17 01:49PM: Bidder 18 places bid of $2,600.00 on Lot 1

05/15 06:16PM: Bidder 16 places bid of $2,500.00 on Lot 1

05/14 02:15PM: Bidder 15 places bid of $1,200.00 on Lot 1

05/14 09:47AM: Bidder 13 places bid of $1,100.00 on Lot 1

05/13 05:02AM: Bidder 12 places bid of $1,000.00 on Lot 1

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    Historic Site of the Former Great Falls Mill – A Landmark of Legacy and Opportunity

    This unique offering includes multiple tracts sold together, centered around the iconic site of the former Great Falls Mill. The primary tract boasts approximately 975 +/- feet of frontage along US-74 Business, while a smaller corner parcel adds an additional 140 +/- feet on US-74 Business and 349 +/- feet along W Green Street—providing excellent visibility and access from two major roads.

    Originally established as Richmond Manufacturing Company in 1839, the mill played a significant role in the region's industrial rise. Though destroyed during General Sherman’s Civil War campaign in 1865, it was rebuilt in 1869 and operated until the Great Depression. In 1972, a fire consumed the then-vacant structure, leaving behind the captivating ruins that still stand today.

    More than just bricks and timbers, this property serves as a testament to resilience and transformation. In 1996, the site gained national recognition when Hootie & the Blowfish featured the hauntingly beautiful ruins as a backdrop in their music video for “Old Man and Me (When I Get to Heaven).”

    Whether envisioned as a site for redevelopment or preserved as a historical landmark, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of North Carolina's rich industrial heritage.


    *Individuals visiting the property do so at their own liability. Iron Horse Auction Company nor the Seller are responsible for accidents or injury.*

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    $17,000
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  • 28
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    $14,100
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  • 13
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    $13,600
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    $13,000
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  • 19
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    $12,500
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  • 19
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    $11,500
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    $10,500
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    $10,000
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  • 13
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    $8,750
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  • 16
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  • 19
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    $7,250
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  • 16
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    $7,000
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  • 13
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    $6,400
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  • 16
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    $6,000
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  • 21
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    $5,200
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  • 16
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    $4,500
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  • 12
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    $4,400
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  • 21
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    $4,300
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    $4,200
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  • 19
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    $4,100
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  • 16
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  • 18
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    $2,600
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  • 16
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    $2,500
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    $1,200
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    Historic Site of the Former Great Falls Mill – A Landmark of Legacy and Opportunity

    This unique offering includes multiple tracts sold together, centered around the iconic site of the former Great Falls Mill. The primary tract boasts approximately 975 +/- feet of frontage along US-74 Business, while a smaller corner parcel adds an additional 140 +/- feet on US-74 Business and 349 +/- feet along W Green Street—providing excellent visibility and access from two major roads.

    Originally established as Richmond Manufacturing Company in 1839, the mill played a significant role in the region's industrial rise. Though destroyed during General Sherman’s Civil War campaign in 1865, it was rebuilt in 1869 and operated until the Great Depression. In 1972, a fire consumed the then-vacant structure, leaving behind the captivating ruins that still stand today.

    More than just bricks and timbers, this property serves as a testament to resilience and transformation. In 1996, the site gained national recognition when Hootie & the Blowfish featured the hauntingly beautiful ruins as a backdrop in their music video for “Old Man and Me (When I Get to Heaven).”

    Whether envisioned as a site for redevelopment or preserved as a historical landmark, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of North Carolina's rich industrial heritage.


    *Individuals visiting the property do so at their own liability. Iron Horse Auction Company nor the Seller are responsible for accidents or injury.*

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