Historical Preservation Project

Welcome to the Wilson’s Mills Historical Preservation Project

This ongoing initiative is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Wilson’s Mills through the voices, photographs, and records of those who helped shape it. Here you’ll find a growing archive of oral history interviews, vintage images, newspaper clippings, and community memories that trace the town’s journey from its founding in 1868 to today. As new stories and discoveries are added, this page will serve as a living tribute to the people, places, and traditions that make Wilson’s Mills unique. We invite you to explore, reflect, and connect with the roots of our town.

Reflections from Founding Families

After we complete an interview with a founding family member, we organize their thoughts into a brief collection of stories and memories that reflect various aspects of life in Wilson's Mills from their perspective. We are grateful for their unique contribution to this project!

Wilson's Mills Reflections - Alex Wilson (Interviewed on May 15, 2025)

Wilson's Mills Reflections - Donald Byrd (Interviewed on May 15, 2025)

Wilson's Mills Reflections - Sandra Wilson Carter (Interviewed on June 23, 2025)

Wilson's Mills Reflections - Tony Southerland (Interviewed on May 13, 2025)