Kannapolis, city, Cabarrus and Rowan counties, west central North Carolina, near Charlotte; incorporated 1984. Kannapolis, a planned community owned by Cannon Mills, Inc., was established in 1906 around large textile mills. Kannapolis is Greek for “city of the looms.” Population 34,564 (1980); 29,696 (1990); 36,910 (2000).Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Kannapolis Information info Find out your Home's Value - Homes for Half Price
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