Entry No. 6 — the Charlotte file — filed under: 18th century history

Hugh Torance House and Store

Built starting in 1779, North Carolina's oldest surviving store structure remains standing in Huntersville, preserved with 18th-century timber log walls and tales of disembodied warnings echoed along its stairwell.

The move: Visit on a Sunday afternoon to tour the 1780s mercantile room for artisan sodas and candles, listening closely near the wooden stairs for a phantom voice recorded telling visitors to 'be careful.'

📍 Huntersville
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 8231 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · charlotteonthecheap.com

last checked: 2026-07-21