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1786 - Charlotte

The population of Charlotte is 276. The city is home to a flour mill, saw mill, and rifle factory. Merchants, tailors, weavers and blacksmiths serve the growing community. About 9,000 people make their homes in Mecklenburg County. By the turn of the century, that number will more than double.

Exhibit & Section: 
History Timeline [1]
Nation: America 1782-1819 [2]
Node Order: 
50
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Event Date Field: 
Sunday, January 1, 1786
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Source URL:https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline-nation-america-1782-1819/1786-charlotte

Links
[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/nation-america-1782-1819