Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Branch U.S. Mint
Erected 1969 by Archives and Highway Departments. (Marker Number L-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 35° 13.792′ N, 80° 50.776′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker is on West Trade Street east of South Graham Street (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 W Trade St, Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the U.S. Branch Mint (here, next to this marker); Mint Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipp Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bagley-Mullen House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain James Jack Homesite (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Visit of General George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.
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