Mount Olive Historic District

Mount Olive was formed as a village before the Civil War and was occupied by Union soldiers in Foster's Raid on December 16, 1862. Incorporated in 1870, the town is now home to the world famous Mount Olive Pickle Company and the North Carolina Pickle Festival. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Mount Olive Historic District features examples of several architectural styles including Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Craftsman, and Colonial Revival.