Tailrace Marina, with its rich history, stands on the remnants of Superior Yarn Mill located at the Tuckaseegee Ford on the Catawba River, a site of significant historical relevance. The marina's name is derived from the mill's 'tailrace'. Traces of the 'tailrace'' and 'headrace' structures are still visible on the site today. This area was once a critical crossing on the Tuckaseegee Trail, serving as a major thoroughfare for Native Americans and European settlers traveling to and from the burgeoning city of Charlotte and beyond.