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Journey back in time with 26 historical maps of Charlotte, dating from 1905 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Charlotte through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data.
James B., James W., and Thomas Spratt made maps of Mecklenburg County in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. They platted parcels of land throughout the county, showing precise boundaries and the names of neighbors. Many of the original maps have come into the possession of Chuck Ketchie of Charlotte, who has donated digital ...
Aug 27, 2018 · 1791: George Washington visits. Shortly after becoming the first president of the United States, George Washington embarked on a tour of the new union. On May 28, 1791, Washington arrived in Charlotte and dined with Charlotte founding father Thomas Polk at his home on the corner of Trade and Tryon streets.
1763 – Mecklenburg County established. [1] 1768 – Charlotte Town incorporated. 1770 – Queen's Museum chartered. [2] 1774 – Charlotte becomes capital of county. [3] 1775 – Mecklenburg Resolves signed. 1777 – Liberty Hall Academy incorporated.
This collection contains maps primarily of the Charlotte and Mecklenburg county region with a few maps of North Carolina and other areas of the United States. It includes historic Charlotte neighborhoods, aerial maps, folk art and historic North Carolina maps. There are also some maps of other states, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest.
Mar 15, 2018 · The railroad puts Charlotte on the map. Charlotte is old. Like 250 years old. And the thing that probably most changed the city’s direction was when the railroad came to town. The trains ushered in a new era and literally paved the way for the city to become the world-class city it is now. Tom says, “My favorite single event is the coming ...
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Nov 25, 2019 · This period took place largely in the Piedmont and mountain areas of the Carolinas. It takes place in 8000-1000 BCE. Native Americans in this time ate more corn, squash, and beans as opposed to meat. More modern and permanent homes were built in squares and rectangles. In the Piedmont region houses were oval.
