Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
May 20 1775
Battle of Charlotte, Sept. 26, 1780
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
1. Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Marker
From 1953 to 2012 this round marker was located in the middle of Trade and Tryon Street. It replaced an earlier marker dating back to at least 1909. It was relocated to this location in May 2012 so that it might be better known to the public.Erected 2012 by The May 20th Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2012.
Location. 35° 13.619′ N, 80° 50.594′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker is on South Tryon Street just south of East Trade Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Tryon St, Charlotte NC 28280, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (here, next to this marker); Independence Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Polk Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sculptures at Independence Square (within
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021
2. Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
