Town of Cornelius

Cornelius was established in 1905 and originated as a mill and farm community. Originally incorporated as ‘Liverpool', the town's name was changed to Cornelius to honor Joseph Benjamin Cornelius. Cornelius has a vast amount of shoreline at 54 miles. Now, Cornelius is the destination for some lake fun. Visitors can rent boats, jet skis, or paddle boards at one of the marinas or explore the unique attractions, waterfront restaurants, lakeside parks and shops that Cornelius has to offer.

Community Links & Events:

• Town of Cornelius Website
• Old Town Cornelius Website
• Visit Lake Norman's Events Calendar 
• Cornelius' Event Calendar
• Cornelius Information Guide - You may also find helpful information in Cornelius' I information Guide, which contains descriptions of Town Departments, Commissions, Committees and more.
• Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) Department
• Cornelius Library - 21105 Catawba Avenue, 704-416-3800
• Cornelius Post Office - 20311 Chartwell Center Drive, 704-896-9800

Town of Cornelius' Visit Lake Norman (VLN) Board of Directors Representation:

• VLN Board of Directors' town representative is appointed by the town Mayor for each Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30), and serves a one-year term.
• Visit Lake Norman sends bi-monthly reports to the VLN Board of Director representative. 
•  If you have questions, please email Commissioner Thurman Ross.

Cornelius Advisory Boards & Commissions with Visit Lake Norman (VLN) Representation and/or Participation:

• Town of Cornelius PARC Advisory Board Commissioner - Member Seat:  Travis Dancy, Director of Sales