History & Facts
From its pre-Revolutionary War beginnings in 1755 to becoming a modern-day financial epicenter, Charlotte boasts a long and colorful history.
Latta Arcade Photo Gallery
The historic Latta Arcade building in Uptown Charlotte was built in 1914 and remains active today housing restaurants, shops and offices.
The historic Latta Arcade building in Uptown Charlotte was built in 1914 and remains active today housing restaurants, shops and offices.
James K. Polk Historic Site
The James K. Polk Historic Site is located on land once owned by the parents of the 11th U.S. president.
The James K. Polk Historic Site is located on land once owned by the parents of the 11th U.S. president.
Charlotte Snow January 2009
Snow fell in Charlotte on January 20, 2009.
Snow fell in Charlotte on January 20, 2009.
Books About Charlotte
If you're new to the area or just want to learn more about the Queen City, here is a sampling of books about the area that give some insight into Charlotte's history.
If you're new to the area or just want to learn more about the Queen City, here is a sampling of books about the area that give some insight into Charlotte's history.
Hurricanes in North Carolina
North Carolina's Hurricane history is rich with over 50 storms directly affecting the Tar Heel State. Find out more about hurricanes in North Carolina, like Hurricane Hugo.
North Carolina's Hurricane history is rich with over 50 storms directly affecting the Tar Heel State. Find out more about hurricanes in North Carolina, like Hurricane Hugo.
Where in Charlotte? Photo Gallery
A photo gallery identifying landmarks in Charlotte, North Carolina.
A photo gallery identifying landmarks in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Historic Charlotte
Historic Charlotte actively promotes historic preservation encourages, supports and coordinates the activities of history and heritage groups throughout the greater Charlotte region. Their website is a great resource for learning about Charlotte's history.
Historic Charlotte actively promotes historic preservation encourages, supports and coordinates the activities of history and heritage groups throughout the greater Charlotte region. Their website is a great resource for learning about Charlotte's history.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Story
Created and maintained by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, The Charlotte-Meckleburg Story brings the area's local history online.
Created and maintained by the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, The Charlotte-Meckleburg Story brings the area's local history online.
Charlotte Regional History Consortium
Founded in 1994, the Charlotte Regional History Consortium exists to preserve, promote and interpret the history of the area through a collaboration of local historical organizations and interest groups.
Founded in 1994, the Charlotte Regional History Consortium exists to preserve, promote and interpret the history of the area through a collaboration of local historical organizations and interest groups.
The Charlotte Museum of History
Built in 1774 the 5,000-square-foot Hezekiah Alexander Homesite is oldest structure in Mecklenburg County and reason enough to visit the Charlotte Museum of History.
Built in 1774 the 5,000-square-foot Hezekiah Alexander Homesite is oldest structure in Mecklenburg County and reason enough to visit the Charlotte Museum of History.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
If you ever drive around Charlotte you've seen at least one historic landmark. Visit the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission to find out where all of the counties historic properties are and find out what makes them so special.
If you ever drive around Charlotte you've seen at least one historic landmark. Visit the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission to find out where all of the counties historic properties are and find out what makes them so special.
Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room
The Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room is located on the 3rd floor of the Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County's Main Branch on Tryon Street Uptown. The room contains genealogical information, manuscripts and other historical documents pertinent to the region.
The Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room is located on the 3rd floor of the Public Library of Charlotte Mecklenburg County's Main Branch on Tryon Street Uptown. The room contains genealogical information, manuscripts and other historical documents pertinent to the region.