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Old Settlers' Cemetery

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Old Settlers' Cemetery

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Old Settlers' Cemetery is a city owned cemetery located at 200 West 5th Street, right in the middle of Charlotte, North Carolina. It was the first municipal burial ground in Charlotte and contains the graves of many early settlers, with gravesites dating from 1776 through 1884. Prominent people buried in Old Settlers' include Nathaniel Alexander, Greene Washington Caldwell, Revolutionary War hero Major General George Graham, and Thomas Polk, Charlotte founding father and great-uncle of United States President James K. Polk. Also contained in the cemetery is an obelisk honoring North Carolina planter and politician William Davidson.Old Settlers' was Charlotte's only city operated cemetery until 1854, when—due to space limitations—it was closed and the City opened Elmwood/Pinewood Cemetery. By the 1940s the cemetery was in poor condition and was only preserved through the efforts of Charlotte historian and legislator Julia McGehee Alexander.Old Settlers' Cemetery recently had a $500,000 restoration. With its majestic old oaks and brick lined pathways, it is more park than cemetery and is a centerpiece of Charlotte's Fourth Ward Historic District.

Address: 200 W Trade St, Charlotte (Caroline du Nord) 28202
Phone: (541) 523-0200
State: NC
City: Charlotte
Street Number: 200 W Trade St
Zip Code: 28202
categories: cemetery, landmark & historical place, park


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Reviews
Small and left AS IS- many of these stones are 150 -200 YEARS OLD. Yes, they are disheveled and left as is for not further the damage of the original intent. Sadly many names of the people of the cemetery have been totally lost to time. 20% are unknown and will an be an eternal mystery. The space is open to the public and people walk in there 24/7. It’s part of the 4th ward. The history buff will adore this gem and to give you perspective the great uncle of the 11th president POLK is buried there. Peaceful, but do t discount it’s significances to the history of the area, first settlers, first doctor, firsts of people in a NEWLY FOUNDED COUNTRY. It’s a miracle these stones are still here.
Great piece of history! It is a neat experience to step back in time.
So i attended voices of the past. Its an annual event with relatives and actors portraying the life of the deceased charlotte citizens. Its amazing to learn the history of charlotte told through stories and costumes. We would highly recommend this to everyone who has an interest in the city. Fun interesting and free. Amazing
It’s very interesting. What the photos don’t show. The Slave section. There is a VERY tiny part that is unmarked Slave graves. There is a marker describing it.
Beautiful and calm little haven in the middle of the city.
A rare gem of history it's great to see some. Very old grave sites so well preserved. Very peaceful and beautiful.
Nice graveyard but no fast food restaurants - 2/5
This has a great piece of history, but unfortunately does not look like it has been cared for well. Many gravestones are broken and have been vandalized. Very sad to see.
Very well kept, enjoyable
This is more like a park with a few gravestones than a graveyard. There are a few walking trails and people frequently walk through with their dog and/or sit on the benches, enjoying the scenery!
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