Mount Holly, NC

Mount Holly is a Gaston County city just west of the Catawba River and northwest of Charlotte. Land grants in the area date to the mid-1700s, and the city later grew around mills, rail connections, and small-town commerce. Today Mount Holly benefits from Charlotte's regional growth while keeping a historic district and a more compact downtown feel. Its location near the river, highways, and Mecklenburg County job centers makes it a practical choice for people who want a smaller city close to the metro.