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

Visit of General George Washington

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

1. Visit of General George Washington Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This oak tree was planted in honor of the visit of General George Washington to Charlotte, N.C., May 1791 by the North Carolina D.A.R., 1925.

This tablet was placed in honor of the bi-centennial birth of George Washington by the five D.A.R. Chapters, Charlotte, N.C. 1932.

Erected 1932 by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1791.

Location. 35° 13.767′ N, 80° 50.599′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker can be reached from West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 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. The First Carolinians (a few steps from this marker); The Eighteenth Century Piedmont (a few steps

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from this marker); Establishing A New Life (a few steps from this marker); The Origin Of Our Names (a few steps from this marker); The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence (a few steps from this marker); Captain James Jack's Ride (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Charlotte (within shouting distance of this marker); Hornets' Nest (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

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

2. Visit of General George Washington Marker

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 198 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.