| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — Boening/Vertol CH-46A/E Sea Knight Helicopter |
| | The Boeing CJ-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift tandem rotor cargo helicopter, used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to provide all-weather, day or night assault transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment. Assault Support is its primary function, and the movement of supplies and equipment is secondary. Additional tasks include combat support, search and rescue, support for forward refueling and rearming points, medivac and Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP). This . . . — Map (db m63713) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — L 110 — Camp New Providence |
| | Encampment, Oct.-Dec. 1780, of N.C. militia & Continental Army, where Patriots laid plans to confront Cornwallis. Site was just west of here. — Map (db m44935) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — L-105 — Charlotte Speedway |
| | "Strictly Stock" race, June 19, 1949, launched NASCAR sanctioned series. ¾-mile dirt track was 200 yds. W. — Map (db m57096) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — L 3 — Confederate Cabinet |
| | With President Davis
held last full meetings
April 22-26, 1865
in a house which was
located here. — Map (db m16818) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — General Paul R. Younts Expressway |
| | Honoring a distinguished
business, civic and
military leader. Member
of North Carolina
Highway Commission
1961-1965. — Map (db m16789) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — Good Samaritan Hospital (1891-1961) |
| | Site of the first independent
private hospital in North
Carolina built exclusively for
African Americans. Established
by Jane Renwick Smedberg
Wilkes of St. Peter's Episcopal
Church. One of the oldest
black hospitals then in
operation in the U.S. — Map (db m16793) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — L 43 — J. P. Caldwell |
| | Editor of Statesville
"Landmark" (1880-92),
Charlotte "Observer"
(1892-1909). His home
stood at this point. — Map (db m16794) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — Jefferson Davis Informed of Lincoln's Death |
| | Jefferson Davis was standing here when informed of Lincoln's death April 18, 1865 — Map (db m39827) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — Mike McCormack |
| | Counselor and Friend
President of Carolina Panthers 1994-1997
NFL Hall of Fame Inductee 1984
Cleveland Browns 1954-1962 — Map (db m16791) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — L 109 — N. C. League of Municipalities |
| | Founded 1908 to promote sound civic management;
Progressive era reform. First meeting held here
attended by delegates from across the state. — Map (db m16795) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — PFC Raymond "Mike" Clausen Memorial |
| | (Front side of the marker) (Photo of Mike Clausen)14 October 1947--30 May 2004 Helicopter Squadron-HMM 263 DaHang Rvn 31 January 1970
(Reverse side of the marker) USMC Medal of Honor 31 Jan 1970-PFC Raymond Mike Clausen, Jr.
CITATION : For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 during operations against enemy forces. Participating in a helicopter rescue mission to extract elements . . . — Map (db m63729) WM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — St. Peter's Episcopal Church |
| | St.Peter's Episcopal Church was established as a mission in 1834 and became a parish in the episcopal diocese of North Carolina in 1844. The first church building was located on West Trade Street a few blocks from the square. The church purchased its current site on 7th and Tryon Street in 1858 and constructed a small wooden Gothic church. This building was replaced with the existing church in 1892, which was expanded in 1911 and 1998.
St.Peter's has a tradition of being a center of activity . . . — Map (db m16827) HM |
| North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Charlotte — The Last Meetings of the Confederate Cabinet |
| | The Last Meetings of the Confederate Cabinet were held in this building and the surrender of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston was Authorized from here on April 24th. 1865 — Map (db m16796) HM |
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