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

Currency

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 17, 2021

1. Currency Marker

Inscription. During the first half of the nineteenth century, Charlotte was the gold mining capital of the United States, and the first branch of the U.S. Mint opened here in 1837. In the latter part of the twentieth century, Charlotte became the leading banking center of the southeast.

Erected 1992 by City of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 35° 13.634′ N, 80° 50.611′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker is at the intersection of South Tryon Street and West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Early Settlers (here, next to this marker); St. Peters Hospital (here, next to this marker); Cotton (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Polk Park (a few steps from this marker); Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (within shouting distance of this

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marker); The Sculptures at Independence Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Nearby History (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

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 131 times since then and 19 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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