February 1, 1763 - From the western section of Anson County, a piece of land is set aside to form a new county. It is called Mecklenburg County, in honor of King George III's wife. Her name is Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and the county is named for her homeland in Germany. Later, the city itself will be named for Queen Charlotte. [1] A law passed in the previous year made the changes effective as of February 1, 1763.
Event Type:
Rural Beginnings 1730-1772
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![Queen Charlotte Queen Charlotte](https://www.cmstory.org/sites/default/files/images/queen.jpg)
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125
Event Date Field:
Friday, January 1, 1762