Record #:

19410

Author(s):

Young, Dick

Abstract:

Charlotte has a long history dating back before the American Revolution. One event that spurred its growth was the discovery of gold that occurred before the California gold strike of 1849. Young examines the city's history and the agricultural and industrial growth over the last century.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 40, Mar 1944, p18-26, il, por

Subject(s):

Mecklenburg County--History; Mecklenburg County--Industry and agriculture