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People ziplining over water.

Zipline Tower

Lake at Seven Oaks Preserve Trail.

Seven Oaks Preserve Trail

Four Mile Creek Greenway.

Four Mile Creek Greenway

Bridge in Clarks Creek Greenway.

Clarks Creek Greenway

People walking their dogs on a hiking trail.

McAlpine Creek Park

Pond viewed through trees.

Ribbonwalk Nature Preserve

Sherman Branch Nature Preserve.

Sherman Branch Nature Preserve

Morrow Mountain State Park sign.

Morrow Mountain State Park

View of the forest from Crowders Mountain.

Crowders Mountain State Park

Aerial view of Little Sugar Creek Greenway.

Little Sugar Creek Greenway

The History of Charlotte

The Charlotte area was originally home to the Catawba Indians before being settled by European Immigrants in 1755. It was named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, who was made queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland in 1761, giving it the nickname the “Queen City.” It’s also known as the “City of Churches” thanks to the number and diversity of churches developed in the area during the 19th century.

During the American Revolutionary War, Charlotte earned a new nickname, “The Hornet’s Nest” after its citizens successfully drove out the occupying British forces. The city was among the first to draft its unofficial declaration of independence from British Rule in 1775.

In 1799, a 17-pound gold rock was found nearby – the first documented case in the United States, and the area became home to the nation’s first gold rush.

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