Stoneman's Raid

Historical marker location:

Statesville, North Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of South Tradd Street (U.S. 21) and East Front Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tradd Street.)

Marker installed: 1940

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