Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

N. C. League of Municipalities

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2008

1. N. C. League of Municipalities Marker

Inscription. Founded 1908 to promote sound civic management; Progressive era reform. First meeting held here attended by delegates from across the state.

Erected 2008 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-109.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 35° 13.468′ N, 80° 50.814′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. It is on S Tryon St. near Wachovia Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory

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of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ratcliffe Flowers (a few steps from this marker); Tryon Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratcliffe's Flowers (within shouting distance of this marker); Nearby History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Liberty Hall (about 400 feet away); The Latta Arcade (about 400 feet away); African-American Contributions During the American Revolution (about 400 feet away); "More Hostile Than Any Other" (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 16, 2008

2. N. C. League of MunicipalitiesMarker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,071 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 6, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.