John J. McRae

Historical marker location:

Morven, North Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 52 and Old Sneedsboro Road (State Highway 1829), on the right when traveling south on State Highway 52.)

Marker installed: 1938

1815-1868.

The state's largest city, Charlotte, was named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III of England.