Record #:

24435

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

In May 1791, George Washington visited Charlotte, North Carolina and found it to be an unimpressive and ‘trifling place.’ This article discusses why the President felt that way and how the city has since changed.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 60 Issue 12, May 1993, p10-14, por

Subject(s):

Washington, George, 1732-1799; Charlotte; Charlotte--History