Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
 
 
 
 
 
 
157 entries match your criteria. The first 100 are listed.                                               The final 57 

 
 

Historical Markers and War Memorials in Charlotte, North Carolina

 
Clickable Map of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Mecklenburg County, NC (205) Cabarrus County, NC (60) Gaston County, NC (48) Iredell County, NC (41) Lincoln County, NC (47) Union County, NC (28) Lancaster County, SC (60) York County, SC (156)  MecklenburgCounty(205) Mecklenburg County (205)  CabarrusCounty(60) Cabarrus County (60)  GastonCounty(48) Gaston County (48)  IredellCounty(41) Iredell County (41)  LincolnCounty(47) Lincoln County (47)  UnionCounty(28) Union County (28)  LancasterCountySouth Carolina(60) Lancaster County (60)  YorkCounty(156) York County (156)
Charlotte is the county seat for Mecklenburg County
Charlotte is in Mecklenburg County
      Mecklenburg County (205)  
ADJACENT TO MECKLENBURG COUNTY
      Cabarrus County (60)  
      Gaston County (48)  
      Iredell County (41)  
      Lincoln County (47)  
      Union County (28)  
      Lancaster County, South Carolina (60)  
      York County, South Carolina (156)  
 
Touch name on this list to highlight map location.
Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
1 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte — McIntyre Skirmish
On Beatties Ford Road (State Road 2074) north of McIntyre Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In commemoration of the McIntyre Skirmish Oct. 3, 1780 Erected by Mecklenburg Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1901Map (db m237493) WM
2 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte — The Battle of McIntyre's FarmOctober 3, 1780
On Beatties Ford Road (State Road 2074) north of McIntyre Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
American forces: 14 men Commander, Capt. James Thompson Men: George Graham, Lieut. • Francis Bradley • James Henry • Thomas Dickson • John Dickson • John Long • Robert Robinson • George Houston • Hugh Houston • Thomas McClure • Edward . . . Map (db m237502) HM WM
3 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Ashley Park — Camp GreeneJuly 12, 1917 - June 30, 1919
On Wilkinson Boulevard (U.S. 74) at Monument Street, on the right when traveling west on Wilkinson Boulevard.
. . . Map (db m125903) WM
4 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Ashley Park — L-25 — Camp Greene
On West Morehead Street (U.S. 29) north of Arty Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
World War I training camp operated here on 6,000 acres, 1917-1919. Named for Revolutionary War Gen. Nat'l Greene.Map (db m106220) HM
5 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-116 — Annie Alexander1864-1929
On North Tryon Street, 0.1 miles east of 7th Street, on the right when traveling east.
First female physician licensed in N.C., 1885. Acting assistant surgeon at Camp Greene during WWI. Office was here.Map (db m173084) HM
6 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-18 — Battle of Charlotte
On S. Tryon Street, 0 miles south of Trade Street, on the right when traveling north.
Cornwallis's army captured Charlotte after a fight here with Davie's troops, Sept. 26, 1780.Map (db m125662) HM
7 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-5 — Branch U.S. Mint
On West Trade Street east of South Graham Street (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling east.
Stood a few feet southwest. Operated 1837-61, 1867-1913. Razed, 1933, and rebuilt as art museum three miles east.Map (db m92881) HM
8 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — 3 — British Encampment, 1780
Near South Tyron Street north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
From September 26 to October 12, 1780, the Southern British Army was encamped in Charlotte. The camp totaled about 4,000 people including officers, soldiers, loyalists, laborers, sutlers, and camp followers. The encampment was a square, about 400 . . . Map (db m95843) HM
Paid Advertisement
9 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Captain James Jack's Ride
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
A few days after the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence and Mecklenburg Resolves were signed, Captain James Jack was deputized to deliver the words of liberty to the North Carolina delegates at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. On . . . Map (db m175532) HM
10 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Census Information
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
The 1790 census for Mecklenburg County lists a total population of 11,439. Enslaved African-Americans were 1,608 or 14% of this number. Nonslaveholding families numbered 1,319 or 766 and slaveholding families numbered 423 or 24%. Of this 24%, 145 . . . Map (db m175551) HM
11 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Charlotte Confederate Cemetery
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
In the spring of 1870, 169 Confederate soldiers from local C.S. hospital cemeteries were reinterred in this section. As of spring of 1996, 105 war dead and 3 postwar graves have been marked by the Maj. Egbert A. Ross Camp, Sons of Confederate . . . Map (db m237553) HM
12 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Charlotte's First Belk Store
On East Trade Street just east of South Tryon Street, on the right when traveling east.
On this site in 1895, William Henry Belk and Dr. John M. Belk opened Charlotte's first Belk store. Their enterprise formed the foundation for the expansion of Belk throughout the Southeast, and its growth into the nation's largest privately held . . . Map (db m175603) HM
13 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-3 — Confederate Cabinet
On North Tyron Street at East 11th Street on North Tyron Street.
With President Davis held last full meetings April 22-26, 1865 in a house which was located here.Map (db m16818) HM
14 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-56 — Confederate Navy Yard
On E. Trade Street, 0.2 miles east of Tryon Street, on the right when traveling west.
Established here 1862 following its removal from Portsmouth, Va. Produced ordnance for the Confederate Navy.Map (db m125678) HM
15 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Confederate Navy Yard Charlotte
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
[Front] The navy shield affixed to this monument was originally installed on the wall of the Seaboard Airline Railway freight depot, one of the several buildings that was part of the C.S. naval ordnance works, located on the S.W corner of . . . Map (db m237507) HM
16 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Cotton
On South Tryon Street at West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
Following the invention of the cotton gin in 1793, Mecklenburg County became the state's largest cotton producer. With the coming of the railroads in the 1850's, Charlotte emerged as a transportation and business center. A textile boom revived the . . . Map (db m175518) HM
17 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Currency
On South Tryon Street at West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
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 . . . Map (db m175519) HM
Paid Advertisement
18 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Dr. Ephraim Brevard Lived Near Here In 1775
On East Trade Street at North College Street, on the right when traveling west on East Trade Street.
Ephraim Brevard, raised near Charlotte, attended college in Princeton, New Jersey. He became a doctor, and later a teacher and trustee at Queen's College in Charlotte. He married Thomas Polk's daughter, Martha, and helped to write the Mecklenburg . . . Map (db m175599) HM
19 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Early Education
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
One trait of early Presbyterians in this region was their commitment to education, so that everyone could read the Bible. While many families in Mecklenburg County could not read and could not afford to educate their children, everyone who could . . . Map (db m175547) HM
20 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Early Settlers
On South Tryon Street at West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
The earliest known inhabitants of this part of the Piedmont were the Catawba Indians. Beginning in the 1750's, Scotch-Irish Presbyterians and German Lutherans followed established paths into the area. Charlotte and Mecklenburg County were named to . . . Map (db m175521) HM
21 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Ephraim Brevard
Near West 5th Street at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
The memory of Revolutionary War soldier and patriot Ephraim Brevard Signer and reputed author of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, NC Captain - NC Battle of Moore' Creek Bridge - 27 February 1776 Surgeon 1st North . . . Map (db m175559) HM WM
22 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Establishing A New Life
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County's character today is deeply rooted in the independent mindedness of our early citizens. Settled largely by Scots-Irish Presbyterians with many Germans and some English and French, Mecklenburg was carved from the . . . Map (db m175528) HM
23 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — First Presbyterian ChurchCharlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site
On West Trade Street at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on West Trade Street.
In 1815, town commissioners set aside this site for a church used by all denominations. It was called the Brick Church or Town Church. Its cemetery, Settlers' Cemetery, continues to be town property. Presbyterians predominated in the town and in . . . Map (db m175522) HM
24 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — First Presbyterian Church
On West Trade Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Town Church erected 1819. First Presbyterian Church organized 1832. Property purchased by Presbyterians 1841. This building embodies a part of the building erected 1857.
For God so loved the world that He gave his . . . Map (db m175523) HM
25 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Fourth Ward
On West 6th Street at North Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west on West 6th Street.
100 years ago Fourth Ward held many Victorian houses, Charlotte's first hospital, and industries including the Charlotte Cotton Mill. When residents left for the suburbs after WWII, Fourth Ward went into decline. But led by women of the Junior . . . Map (db m175568) HM
26 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Fourth Ward Historic DistrictNeighborhood Area Map & House Listing
On West 6th Street at North Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west on West 6th Street. Reported unreadable.
1. N. Poplar & W. 6th Street Fourth Ward Park is a favorite feature of the neighborhood. It covers 3 acres, has a children's playground, walking trails, decorative fountains and benches for relaxing. Throughout the park you will see . . . Map (db m175575) HM
Paid Advertisement
27 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
On South Brevard Street, 0.1 miles south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the left when traveling south.
Established 1890 as Friendship Baptist Church First church sanctuary was built at 429 South Brevard Street, Charlotte, NC in 1893 This monument is in recognition of 120 years of existence as of the year 2010, Dr. Clifford A. Jones, . . . Map (db m175499) HM
28 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Gold Mining
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first documented discovery of gold in the United States was in 1799 in Cabarrus County (formerly Mecklenburg) by twelve-year-old Conrad Reed. Reed Gold Mine is now a state historic site. Gold was discovered in Mecklenburg in 1802 near . . . Map (db m175552) HM
29 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Good Samaritan Hospital(1891-1961)
On S Graham St.
Site of the first independent private hospital in North Carolina built exclusively for African Americans. Established by Jane Renwick Smedberg Wilkes of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. One of the oldest black hospitals then in operation in . . . Map (db m16793) HM
30 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Home of Col. Thomas PolkSurveyor and State Legislator — Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site —
On North Tryon Street at West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on North Tryon Street.
One of Charlotte's founders - 1768. Headed militia during Revolution. This house was headquarters for General Cornwallis during British occupation Sept. 26 - Oct. 12, 1780. George Washington was entertained here May 28, 1791.Map (db m175604) HM
31 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Home Site of Doctor Annie Lowrie Alexander1864 - 1929 — Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site —
On West 7th Street just east of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
First licensed woman doctor to practice medicine south of the Potomac River, Annie Lowrie Alexander saw patients during her forty-year practice.Map (db m175582) HM
32 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Hornets' Nest
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street.
You will see the hornets' nest as Mecklenburg's symbol in numerous places. Our reputation as a "hornet's nest" goes back to the Revolutionary War. On October 3, 1780, during British General Cornwallis' sixteen-day occupation of Charlotte, a . . . Map (db m175546) HM
33 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — In Memory of George Davis, Attorney General of the Confederate States of America
On East Trade Street at North Caldwell Street, on the right when traveling west on East Trade Street.
His family occupied the house on this site for several months during the War Between the States, Mrs. Davis Dying here in September, 1863Map (db m175601) HM
34 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Independence Square
On East Trade Street at South Tryon Street, on the right when traveling east on East Trade Street.
On the morning of the 20th day of May, in the year 1775, the patriots of Mecklenburg County declared themselves free and independent of Great Britain by signing the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence which preceded the . . . Map (db m175511) HM
35 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-43 — J. P. Caldwell
On S Tryon St. at Stonewall St. on S Tryon St..
Editor of Statesville "Landmark" (1880-92), Charlotte "Observer" (1892-1909). His home stood at this point.Map (db m16794) HM
Paid Advertisement
36 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-31 — Jefferson Davis
On North Caldwell Street at East Trade Street, on the right when traveling north on North Caldwell Street.
Confederate President Davis, moving south after Lee's surrender, spent April 19-26, 1865, lodging in house which stood in this vicinity.Map (db m175602) HM
37 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Jefferson Davis Informed of Lincoln's Death
Near 4th Street at South Tryon Street, on the right when traveling south.
Jefferson Davis was standing here when informed of Lincoln's death April 18, 1865Map (db m39827) HM
38 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Line of the American RetreatBattle of Charlotte, September 26, 1780
On West 5th Street at North Tryon Street, on the left when traveling east on West 5th Street.
You are standing where militia soldiers fought a delaying acting against the entire southern British army. For several months Col. William R. Davie had commanded the North Carolina militia cavalry, one of the few groups successful in keeping the . . . Map (db m175597) HM
39 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mecklenburg Beauregards30th Regiment North Carolina Troops. Company K — C.S.A. —
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
In September 1861 James T. Kell of southeast Mecklenburg County organized over 100 of his neighbors and friends into an infantry company known as the Mecklenburg Beauregards. Arriving in Raleigh that same month this company was designated as . . . Map (db m237544) HM WM
40 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mecklenburg County Confederate Monument
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
[Front] To the Confederate soldiers of Mecklenburg County Erected by the women of Charlotte 1887 [Left side] We honor them and remember them [Right side] and the unknown who rest here [Back side] 1861 - . . . Map (db m237568) WM
41 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mecklenburg County Confederate Soldiers Monument
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
[Front] Mecklenburg County remembers with honor her gallant sons who fought in the armies of the Confederate States with the other brave soldiers of the South. They struggled nobly for the cause of independence and constitutional . . . Map (db m237561) WM
42 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Near South Tryon Street at East Trade Street.
On May 20, 1775, in a log courthouse near this spot, twenty seven patriot militia leaders debated and unanimously approved resolutions declaring themselves "free and independent” from Great Britain. known as the "Mecklenburg Declaration of . . . Map (db m173459) HM
43 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mecklenburg Declaration of IndependenceMay 20 1775 — Battle of Charlotte, Sept. 26, 1780 —
On South Tryon Street just south of East Trade Street, on the right when traveling north.
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.Map (db m175510) HM
44 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-115 — Mecklenburg Resolves
On North Tyron Street at West Trade Street, on the left when traveling north on North Tyron Street.
Bold set of anti-British resolutions, adopted on May 31, 1775, in meeting 50 yds., S.W. organized by Thomas Polk, fired spirit of independence.Map (db m95844) HM
Paid Advertisement
45 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mike McCormack
On S Graham Street (State Highway 49) near S. Mint Street (U.S. 29).
Counselor and Friend President of Carolina Panthers 1994-1997 NFL Hall of Fame Inductee 1984 Cleveland Browns 1954-1962Map (db m16791) HM
46 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mint BuildingCharles R. Jonas Federal Building
On West Trade Street at South Mint Street, on the right when traveling east on West Trade Street.
Here stood the first branch Mint of the United States. Built in 1836, the Mint was an imposing Classical Revival style building designed by renowned architect, William F. Strickland, it burned to the ground on July 27, 1844, but was . . . Map (db m233374) HM
47 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Mrs. "Stonewall Jackson" 1831-1915Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site
Near West Trade Street at South Polar Street. Reported missing.
Mary Anna Morrison Jackson, Mecklenburg native and widow of Confederate General T.J. "Stonewall" Jackson, lived many years on this site. Her home was a mecca for Confederate soldiers and dignitaries including Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and . . . Map (db m92880) HM
48 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-109 — N. C. League of Municipalities
On S Tryon St. near Wachovia Center.
Founded 1908 to promote sound civic management; Progressive era reform. First meeting held here attended by delegates from across the state.Map (db m16795) HM
49 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-19 — Nathanael Greene1742-1786
On North Tryon Street, 0 miles north of W. Trade St., on the right when traveling north.
Replaced Horatio Gates as leader of American army opposing Lord Cornwallis. He assumed command in Charlotte, Dec. 3, 1780.Map (db m134590) HM
50 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Nearby HistoryExplore Charlotte!
On South Tryon Street at East Stonewall Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tryon Street.
1. St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1893 1 block north on S. Tryon St. Catholics arrived in this region in sizeable numbers to help build railroads in the 1850s-70s. Note the rectory next door, a Victorian . . . Map (db m175500) HM
51 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Nearby HistoryExplore Charlotte!
On South Tryon Street at East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on South Tryon Street.
1. St. Peter's Catholic Church, 1893 S. Tryon St. Catholics arrived in this region in sizeable numbers to help build railroads in the 1850s-70s. Note the rectory next door, a Victorian townhouse with a . . . Map (db m175506) HM
52 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Nearby HistoryExplore Charlotte!
On North Tryon Street at East Trade Street, on the right when traveling north on North Tryon Street.
1. The Square Crossing of Trade St. and Tryon St.
Indian trading paths became Trade and Tryon streets when colonists created the village of Charlotte — named for Britain's Queen, 1768. Statues by Raymond Kaskey . . . Map (db m175513) HM
53 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Nearby HistoryExplore Charlotte!
On East 6th Street at North Tryon Street, on the right when traveling west on East 6th Street.
1. Mayfair (now Dunhill) Hotel, 1929 Across N. Tryon St. Louis Asbury, Charlotte's first professionally trained architect, created the high-rise Mayfair Hotel on the eve of the Great Depression. 2. Former First . . . Map (db m175595) HM
Paid Advertisement
54 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Nearby HistoryExplore Charlotte!
On East Trade Street just west of South Brevard Street, on the right when traveling east.
1. Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad, 1852 On bridge above E. Trade St. The LYNX Blue Line follows route of the first railroad to reach into the Carolina piedmont. It made Charlotte a key trading . . . Map (db m175600) HM
55 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Nearby HistoryExplore Charlotte!
On South Tryon Street at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
1. Former First National Bank, 1926 S. Tryon St. east of 4th St. Bank tower by architect Louis Asbury was tallest building in the Carolinas for decades — though First National itself failed in the Depression. 2. . . . Map (db m175606) HM
56 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Newspaperman W.J. Cash(1901 - 41)
On North Church Street just south of West 9th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Lived here 1939-40 while writing his classic book Mind of the South published by Alfred Knopf, 1941.Map (db m175577) HM
57 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — North Carolina Military Institute / Gen. D.H. Hill School
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
North Carolina Military Institute Charlotte remembers with honor the gallant lads of the N.C. Military Institute, which once stood near here. After Fort Sumter, the ladies of Charlotte presented the cadets with a secession flag they had made, . . . Map (db m237554) HM WM
58 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Prominent Charlotteans Buried At Settlers' Cemetery
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Colonel Thomas Polk (1732-1793), the great uncle of President James K. Polk, was one of Mecklenburg's first commissioners, a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1786, and in 1791 hosted . . . Map (db m175555) HM
59 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Queen Charlotte Walks In Her GardenGraham Weathers — Sculptor, American, 1988 —
On East 5th Street at North College Street, on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street.
In 1761, colonial Americans were fascinated by the royal wedding of England's King George III to a 17 year-old German princess, Charlotte Sophia of the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Settlers here were rebellious toward the king and his agents . . . Map (db m175598) HM
60 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Ranaleburg Riflemen13th Regiment North Carolina Troops, Company B — C.S.A. —
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
In April 1861 an infantry company known as the Ranaleburg Riflemen was enlisted at Ranaleburg, in southern Mecklenburg County, with Captain Albert A. Erwin commanding. In May 1861 it was designated Company B of the 3d N.C. Volunteers, Colonel W. . . . Map (db m237565) WM
61 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Ratcliffe FlowersCharlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site
On South Tryon Street just south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
For over 50 years at 431 South Tryon Street, Ratcliffe's Florists sold flowers in this Mediterranean Revival style shop designed by architect William Peeps, a native of England. Built in 1929, preserved and relocated by Wachovia Corporation in 2002 . . . Map (db m175503) HM
62 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Ratcliffe's Flowers
On South Tryon Street at Levine Avenue of the Arts, on the right when traveling north on South Tryon Street.
This historic neon sign hung above the entrance to the Ratcliffe's Florist Shop. The building was constructed on this site in 1929, and later restored and relocated to a site 75 feet north.Map (db m175501) HM
Paid Advertisement
63 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — RCA VictorCharlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site
On South Tryon Street at West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
RCA Victor used the upstairs offices of the Southern Radio Corporation as field studios for country, blues, and gospel recordings 1931-31. Bill Monroe, father of the "Bluegrass" musical style, began his recording career here February 17, 1936.Map (db m175608) HM
64 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Restoration Efforts For Settlers' Cemetery
On West 5th Street at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west on West 5th Street.
Settlers' Cemetery is of the great historic significance because it is the oldest municipal cemetery in Charlotte. With surviving gravestones from 1775 - 1884, it is the resting place for many of Mecklenburg County's founding families and . . . Map (db m175557) HM
65 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-113 — Romare Bearden1911-1988
On West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at South Mint Street, on the right when traveling west on West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
African American artist and writer. Many of his collages were inspired by childhood memories of N.C. Born 1 block N.W.Map (db m95842) HM
66 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Settlers' Cemetery
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
On the second block from The Square, occupying nearly a full city block, the old Settlers' Cemetery where you stand lies quietly in the heart of uptown Charlotte. Even though it is across Fifth Street from First Presbyterian Church, it was never . . . Map (db m175554) HM
67 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Settlers' Cemetery
Near West 5th Street at North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charlotte was established in 1768 by settlers who were, for the most part, Scots-Irish Presbyterians. In the first quarter of the nineteenth century, a church was built in "town" to be used by all denominations. Presbyterian minister John Thomson . . . Map (db m175561) HM
68 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Shipp Monument
On West Trade Street at Mint Street, on the right when traveling east on West Trade Street.
Before you stands the First Lieutenant William Ewen Shipp Monument. William Shipp was born near Asheville in 1861 and raised in Lincolnton After attending the Carolina Military Institute in Charlotte and later West Point (where he was the . . . Map (db m233378) HM
69 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Site of Liberty Hall
On South Tryon Street just north of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right.
Site of Liberty Hall 1777. In honour of the trustees of Liberty Hall Trustees Isaac Alexander • Thomas Polk • Thomas Neal • Abraham Alexander • Waightstill Avery • Ephraim Brevard • John Simpson . . . Map (db m175508) HM
70 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — 4 — Site of Queen's CollegeEstablished - 1771 — Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site —
On South Tryon Street just south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
First tax supported college in Carolinas. Charter denied by King George III in 1782. Continued to operate as Queen's Museum and later as Liberty Hall Academy. Was an infirmary for British troops during Cornwallis occupation of Charlotte 1780. The . . . Map (db m175509) HM
71 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Site of the U.S. Branch Mint1837-61, 1867-1913
On West Trade Street east of South Graham Street (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling east.
For assay and coinage of local gold during the Carolinas gold rush, the first gold discovered in America. William Strickland designed the building. In 1936 the Mint was moved to the Eastover area to become The Mint Museum of Art.Map (db m92882) HM
Paid Advertisement
72 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Sloan Davidson House
On West 8th Street just west of North Poplar Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built on this site in the year 1820. Believed to be one of the five oldest homes in Charlotte, N.C.Map (db m175576) HM
73 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — St. Peter's Episcopal Church
On N Tryon St.
St.Peter's Episcopal Church was established as a mission in 1834 and became a parish in the episcopal diocese of North Carolina in 1844. The first church building was located on West Trade Street a few blocks from the square. The church purchased . . . Map (db m16827) HM
74 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — St. Peters Hospital
On South Tryon Street at West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
Charlotte was the home of North Carolina's first civilian hospital, St. Peters, established in 1876. Also, the state's first degree-granting medical college, North Carolina Medical College, opened in the town of Davidson in 1892 and was located in . . . Map (db m175517) HM
75 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Bagley-Mullen HouseCirca 1895
On North Poplar Street just south of West 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
This site was, in part, formerly the location of three tenement houses known as Fox's Row. In 1892 Mr. Edgar M. Andrews, an undertaker and furniture/piano merchant, purchased the land and built this Queen Anne style home. In March of 1895 Mr. Andrew . . . Map (db m175565) HM
76 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Battle of CharlotteSeptember 26, 1780
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
After the fall of Charleston, SC, and the disastrous defeat at Camden, the British began to march inland to Charlotte. The only men left to defend Charlotte was a group of militia. Just before noon on September 26, 1780, the British entered . . . Map (db m175535) HM
77 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Charlotte Grays“First at Bethel”
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charlotte remembers with honor her gallant sons in the Charlotte Grays, Company C, 1st Regiment N.C. Volunteers, who fought in the first battle of the War of Secession. The Charlotte Grays, under command of the 18-year-old boy Captain Egbert A. . . . Map (db m237549) WM
78 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Eighteenth Century Piedmont
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Imagine this land in 1701 as John Lawson described it: "…adorn'd with pleasant Meadows, Rivers, Mountains, Valleys, Hills, and rich Pastures, and blessed with wholesome pur Air especially a little backwards from the Sea." A towering . . . Map (db m175526) HM
79 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The First Carolinians
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
Native Americans have occupied this part of the Catawba River Valley for more than 10,000 years. First came the Paleo Indian hunters following big game and spreading their Ice Age culture south. Later, Archaic Indian peoples adapted to climate . . . Map (db m175525) HM
80 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Importance Of Religion
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Scots-Irish Presbyterians who first came to Mecklenburg County began to hold religious services in brush arbors until log churches could be built. Their family and social lives centered around their churches and personal faith. Before the . . . Map (db m175544) HM
Paid Advertisement
81 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Johnston BuildingCharlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site
On South Tryon Street just south of West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1924, owned by C.W. Johnston originally housed offices of prominent textile companies, a cotton exchange and the office of former Governor-U.S. Senator Cameron Morrison. Earlier on this site was the Charlotte office of J.B. Duke.Map (db m175621) HM
82 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Last Meetings of the Confederate Cabinet
Near South Tryon Street, 0.1 miles north of West 4th Street. Reported missing.
The Last Meetings of the Confederate Cabinet were held in this building and the surrender of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston was authorized from here on April 24th. 1865Map (db m220412) HM
83 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Latta ArcadeCharlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site
On South Tryon Street just south of West 4th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Latta Arcade, a project of Edward Dilworth Latta's mercantile Development Company, opened in 1915. Designed by Charlotte architect William Peeps, this magnificent Art Deco complex housed the offices of the Charlotte Consolidated Construction . . . Map (db m175623) HM
84 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
On May 20, 1775, the citizens of Mecklenburg County declared themselves free from the rule of Great Britain by adopting the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Each militia unit sent two representatives to the courthouse in Charlotte on May . . . Map (db m175530) HM
85 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Origin Of Our Names
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first European settlers began coming to this area in the 1740's when North Carolina was a British colony. In 1762, with 777 "taxables" (adult males over twelve years of age) Mecklenburg County was created from Anson County. In an attempt by . . . Map (db m175529) HM
86 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The Sculptures at Independence SquareBronze Boundary Figures by Raymond Kaskey — Given to the people of Charlotte by the Queens Table, November 1995 —
On North Tryon Street at East Trade Street, on the right when traveling north on North Tryon Street.
the historic figures of Commerce, Industry and Transportation represent enterprises have contributed to Charlotte's growth as a major commercial center. While honoring Charlotte's past, the three figures all look toward the fourth figure, the . . . Map (db m175605) HM
87 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — The War Between The States
On West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
On May 20, 1861, North Carolina seceded from the Union to join the "Confederate States of America." In Charlotte, the United States Mint was taken over as Confederate headquarters. Students and faculty from the new Charlotte Military Academy went . . . Map (db m175553) HM
88 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Third Courthouse
On West Trade Street at South Church Street, on the right when traveling east on West Trade Street.
Third courthouse prior to building on this site, Charlotte's two earliest courthouses stood in the center of the intersection of Trade and Tryon. Erected in 1845, this courthouse had second story court and jury rooms with main floor offices. The . . . Map (db m233280) HM
89 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Thomas Polk Park
On South Tryon Street at West Trade Street, on the right when traveling south on South Tryon Street.
Thomas Polk (1732-1797), one of Charlotte's most prominent citizens within its formal years, was born in Pennsylvania. Like many of his fellow Scotch-Irish, he moved south on the Great Wagon Road, settling in Mecklenburg County about 1753. A . . . Map (db m175516) HM
90 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Tryon Street
On South Tryon Street just south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
The road now known as Tryon Street was once an Indian trading path, which stretched over 800 miles from the Cherokee Nation in the south to the Iroquois in the north. It was known as the Great Warriors Path, the Iroquois Path, or the Road to the . . . Map (db m175505) HM
91 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Union Farmers43rd Regiment North Carolina Troops, Company B — C.S.A. —
Near West 6th Street, 0.2 miles west of North Graham Street, on the right when traveling west.
Mecklenburg County remembers with honor her gallant sons who served in the 43rd Regiment N.C. Troops. In January and February 1862 an infantry company known as the Union Farmers was recruited and enlisted in Charlotte and Monroe with Captain Robert . . . Map (db m237567) HM WM
92 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — Visit of General George Washington
Near West 5th Street just west of North Church Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 . . . Map (db m175563) HM
93 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte center city — L-114 — WBT / WBTV
On South Tryon Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on South Tryon Street.
Oldest broadcast stations in N.C. Est. 1922, WBT radio long hosted live country music. WBTV sign-on, July 15, 1949. Studios here until 1955.Map (db m173027) HM
94 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport — Boeing / Vertol CH-46A / E Sea Knight
Near 1st Flight Drive west of Minuteman Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Boeing CH-46 Sea Knight is a medium-lift tandem rotor cargo helicopter, used by the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to provide all-weather, day-or-night assault transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment. Assault Support is its . . . Map (db m63713) HM
95 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport — L-105 — Charlotte Speedway
On Little Rock Road at Scott Futrell Drive, on the right when traveling south on Little Rock Road.
"Strictly Stock" race, June 19, 1949, launched NASCAR sanctioned series. ¾-mile dirt track was 200 yds. W.Map (db m57096) HM
96 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport — PFC Raymond “Mike” Clausen Memorial
Near Minuteman Way west of Minuteman Drive, on the right when traveling west.
(front) 14 October 1947 30 May 2004 Helicopter Squadron HMM 263 DaNang RVN 31 January 1970 (rear) USMC Medal of Honor 31 Jan 1970 PFC Raymond Mike Clausen Jr Citation For conspicuous . . . Map (db m63729) WM
97 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Cherry — Cherry Neighborhood History
On Baldwin Avenue at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Baldwin Avenue.
The Cherry Neighborhood was first platted in 1891 by John Springs Myers and Mary Morgan Rawlinson Myers from their 1,000 acre cotton farm. It was the first neighborhood in Charlotte built especially to provide home ownership opportunities for . . . Map (db m237679) HM
98 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Cotswold — L-53 — Cameron Morrison
On Providence Road (State Highway 16) at Sharon Lane, on the right when traveling south on Providence Road.
Governor, began state-wide paved road building program. United States Senator and Representative. His home is 1½ miles S. E.Map (db m173394) HM
99 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Dilworth — Lance Building
On South Boulevard at East Bland Street, on the right when traveling west on South Boulevard.
Philip L. Lance (1853-1926) was typical of the innovative spirit of the New South. Lance took a common Southern agricultural product, the peanut, ground it into peanut butter and used it as a filler between soda crackers. Lance's "peanut butter . . . Map (db m173384) HM
100 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, Dilworth — L-80 — North Carolina Military Institute
On East Morehead Street (State Highway 27) 0.1 miles north of South Caldwell Street, on the right when traveling south.
Opened 1859; D. H. Hill was 1st superintendent: used as Confederate hospital; public school, 1883-1950. Stood near here.Map (db m173359) HM

157 entries matched your criteria. The first 100 are listed above. The final 57 ⊳
 
 
CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Apr. 26, 2024