Notable People & Places

The Town of Huntersville's 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee is accepting nominations for notable people and places throughout Huntersville's history that have made a significant positive impact on the local community. Those selected by the committee will be recognized during the 150th Celebration throughout 2023.

Huntersville Names to Know Nomination Form

  1. Hopewell Presbyterian Church

    Hopewell Presbyterian Church located on Beatties Ford Rd was founded in 1762 and is one of the oldest churches in the Huntersville area. Hopewell’s founder was Richard Barry and Rev. Samuel C. Caldwell was the first permanent pastor. Read on...

  2. McCoy Slave Cemetery

    The McCoy Slave Cemetery, located on McCoy Road, has been trusted to St Mark’s Episcopal Church for its care and upkeep since the 1940’s, per Albert McCoy’s will. Read on...

  3. Midas Spring Water

    Midas Spring Water is located off Beatties Ford Rd and was founded in 1871. Read on...

  4. Joe Harvey Hunt

    Joe Harvey Hunt taught history and coached baseball at North Mecklenburg High School and finished his career as principal there. Read on...

  5. Sarah McAulay

    Sarah McAulay has been a public servant for the Town of Huntersville and the northern Mecklenburg County region for more than 40 years Read on...

  6. River Jason Ryan

    River Jason Ryan is a professional baseball player and joins his brother, father, uncle, and great-uncle in the family lineage of professional players. Read on...

  7. Mongai Fankam

    Mongai Fankam launched the No Backpack Day movement to raise awareness of the millions of children who walk to school with their books in their hands or in plastic bags. Read on...

  8. Dr. William Speight McLean Davidson

    Dr. William Speight McLean Davidson was a prominent physician and farmer. Read on...

  9. Jim Warren

    Jim Warren led the Raptor Center to become one of the most highly respected and largest raptor hospitals in the United States. Read on...

  10. Monsignor Joseph A. Kerin

    Monsignor Joseph A. Kerin was the founding pastor of St. Mark Catholic Church where he served until his retirement in 2003. Read on...

  11. Tastee Freez

    Tastee Freez was the only place to stop to eat between Charlotte and Lake Norman and the restaurant was best known for its foot-long hot dogs and fried chicken. Read on...

  12. The Oasis

    The Oasis, "Where It's Always Cool" opened in September 1977 in Bay Shore Plaza. Read on...

  13. Jill Swain

    Jill Swain served the Huntersville community in many capacities and was often referred to as the “biggest fan of the Town of Huntersville.” Read on...

  14. Mary Jane Hastings

    Mary Jane Hastings is the oldest living known resident of Huntersville. Read on...

  15. Renee Mary Jane Rapp

    Renee Mary Jane Rapp is an award-winning actress and singer who has performed on Broadway in the role of Regina George in the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical, Mean Girls. Read on...

  16. Thomas Lucky "Cap" Ward

    Thomas Lucky "Cap" Ward served in World War II, where he received a Purple Heart with oak leaf clusters for being wounded, and a Bronze Star for helping save his wounded boat mates. Read on...

  17. Joey Logano

    Joy Logano is a two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and Huntersville resident. Read on...

  18. Rev. Spurgeon M. Dorton

    Rev. Spurgeon Dorton served several churches throughout his career, particularly First Baptist Church – Huntersville, where he served as pastor for 25 years. Read on...

  19. Gina Michelle Stewart

    Gina Michelle Stewart is an actor and entrepreneur with vast experience in film, television, voiceover, and theater roles. Read on...

  20. Ethelyn Plummer Fite

    Ethelyn Plummer Fite was a member of First Baptist Church-Huntersville for 84 years. Read on...

  21. Janelle Harris

    Janelle Harris is an active member of the Pottstown Community. Read on...

  22. Albert McCoy

    Albert McCoy was instrumental in the establishment of St. Mark's Episcopal Church on Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. Read on...

  23. Dakota Wright

    Dakota Wright produces content on TikTok for his community of nearly three-quarters of a million followers that admire his positive relationship with food and honest opinions. Read on...

  24. Jimmy Wayne “Pepsi” Henson

    Jimmy Wayne “Pepsi” Henson earned his nickname from his first job working on a Pepsi truck and stocking stores and vending machines. Read on...

  25. Luke Combs

    Luke Combs began performing as a child, most notably performing a solo at Carnegie Hall. Read on...
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