Historical Markers in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Annie Alexander
Battle of Charlotte
Battle of Cowan's Ford
Ben Nash
Boeing / Vertol CH-46A / E Sea Knight
Branch U.S. Mint
British Encampment, 1780
Cameron Morrison
Camp Greene
Camp Greene
Camp New Providence
Captain James Jack's Ride
Catawba Indian Reservation
Census Information
Charlotte Speedway
Charlotte's First Belk Store
Confederate Cabinet
Confederate Navy Yard
Cotton
Cotton on the Polk Farm
Currency
D.H. Hill
Davidson College
Dr. Ephraim Brevard Lived Near Here In 1775
Early Education
Early Settlers
Ephraim Brevard
Establishing A New Life
First Presbyterian Church
Fourth Ward
Fourth Ward Historic District
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Gen. William Lee Davidson Was Killed
General Paul R. Younts Expressway
General William Lee Davidson
Gold Mines
Gold Mining
Good Samaritan Hospital
Graham Family Homeplace
Harry Golden
Hezekiah Alexander House
Historic Latta Plantation
Home of Col. Thomas Polk
Home Site of Doctor Annie Lowrie Alexander
Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Hornets' Nest
How McGuire Works
In Memory of George Davis, Attorney General of the Confederate States of America
Independence Square
J. P. Caldwell
James K. Polk
James Knox Polk Birthplace
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis Informed of Lincoln's Death
Lance Building
Lewis Thompson and Pattie Clark Thompson
Line of the American Retreat
Major Joseph Graham
Mecklenburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Mecklenburg County Vietnam Memorial
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Mecklenburg Resolves
Memorial to Lieut. Col. George Locke
Mike McCormack
Mint Museum of Art
Mrs. "Stonewall Jackson" 1831-1915
N. C. League of Municipalities
Nathanael Greene
Nearby History
Nearby History
Nearby History
Nearby History
Nearby History
Nearby History
Nebel Knitting Mill
Newspaperman W.J. Cash
North Carolina / South Carolina
North Carolina Military Institute
PFC Raymond Mike Clausen Memorial
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church
Pleasant Grove Memorial Park
Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church
Prominent Charlotteans Buried At Settlers' Cemetery
Queen Charlotte Walks In Her Garden
Queens University of Charlotte
Ratcliffe Flowers
Ratcliffe's Flowers
RCA Victor
Restoration Efforts For Settlers' Cemetery
Richard Barry
Romare Bearden
S.B. Alexander
Settlers' Cemetery
Signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
Site of Liberty Hall
Site of Queen's College
Site of the First Court Held in Mecklenburg County
Site of the U.S. Branch Mint
Sloan Davidson House
St. Peters Hospital
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Steele Creek Church
Thaddeus Lincoln Tate
The Bagley-Mullen House
The Battle of Charlotte
The Church Building
The Eighteenth Century Piedmont
The First Carolinians
The Importance Of Religion
The Johnston Building
The Last Meetings of the Confederate Cabinet
The Latta Arcade
The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence
The Oldest Cemetery and the Walls
The Origin Of Our Names
The Polk Farm
The President James K. Polk State Historic Site
The Sculptures at Independence Square
The Servant Entrance
The War Between The States
They Came From Mecklenburg
/ Dedicated To Those Who Serve
This Land Once was Thompson Orphanage
Thomas Polk Park
Thompson Orphanage
Thompson Orphanage Campus
Thompson Orphanage: A Place to Grow
Tobacco in the Piedmont
Trading Path
Trading Path
Tryon Street
University of N.C. at Charlotte
Visit of General George Washington
WBT / WBTV
William Lee Davidson
X-Ray Experiments
"War of Sugar Creek"
Upping Block
About Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Timeline
Mecklenburg County, located in the state of North Carolina, has a rich and varied history that spans several centuries. The region was originally home to indigenous Native American tribes, including the Catawba and Cherokee, who cultivated the land and developed their own societies. European exploration and settlement began in the late 17th century, with German and Scotch-Irish immigrants establishing farms and trading posts in the area.
In 1762, Mecklenburg County was officially formed out of Anson County, named after Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who married King George III of England. The county quickly became an important center of commerce and trade, with Charlotte, its county seat and largest city, serving as a major trading hub in the early days of the nation. The region's fertile land, proximity to waterways, and growing transportation networks made it an important agricultural and industrial region, contributing to its economic growth.
During the American Revolution, Mecklenburg County played a key role in the fight for independence. In 1775, the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, also known as the Mecklenburg Resolves, was adopted, declaring the county's independence from British rule more than a year before the more famous Declaration of Independence. While the authenticity and exact wording of this declaration have been debated, it remains an important symbol of the county's early commitment to the Revolutionary cause.
In the years that followed, Mecklenburg County continued to thrive and grow. It saw significant development during the 19th century, with industries like cotton mills and textile manufacturing taking root. The county's prosperity attracted a diverse population, including African Americans who migrated to the area in search of economic opportunities. Today, Mecklenburg County is a thriving and vibrant region with a mix of urban and rural areas, serving as a cultural, educational, and economic center for the state of North Carolina.
In 1762, Mecklenburg County was officially formed out of Anson County, named after Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who married King George III of England. The county quickly became an important center of commerce and trade, with Charlotte, its county seat and largest city, serving as a major trading hub in the early days of the nation. The region's fertile land, proximity to waterways, and growing transportation networks made it an important agricultural and industrial region, contributing to its economic growth.
During the American Revolution, Mecklenburg County played a key role in the fight for independence. In 1775, the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, also known as the Mecklenburg Resolves, was adopted, declaring the county's independence from British rule more than a year before the more famous Declaration of Independence. While the authenticity and exact wording of this declaration have been debated, it remains an important symbol of the county's early commitment to the Revolutionary cause.
In the years that followed, Mecklenburg County continued to thrive and grow. It saw significant development during the 19th century, with industries like cotton mills and textile manufacturing taking root. The county's prosperity attracted a diverse population, including African Americans who migrated to the area in search of economic opportunities. Today, Mecklenburg County is a thriving and vibrant region with a mix of urban and rural areas, serving as a cultural, educational, and economic center for the state of North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- 1762 - Mecklenburg County is formed from Anson County
- 1768 - Charlotte, the county seat, is incorporated
- 1774 - The Mecklenburg Resolves, a document declaring independence from Britain, is signed
- 1775 - The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence is alleged to have been signed on May 20
- 1776 - The county courthouse is burned down during the Revolutionary War
- 1799 - The University of North Carolina is chartered in Charlotte, but is later moved to Chapel Hill
- 1837 - The first railroad line in Mecklenburg County is completed
- 1865 - General William T. Sherman's troops occupy Charlotte during the Civil War
- 1891 - Charlotte's first electric streetcar system is introduced
- 1973 - Development of Charlotte Douglas International Airport begins
- 1992 - Charlotte hosts the Democratic National Convention
- 2012 - Charlotte hosts the Democratic National Convention for a second time