Thursday, May 28, 2009

Charlotte NC Quality of Life

Many people are familiar with all of the great opportunities surrounding Charlotte but there is much more.

Did you know the first American Gold Rush was in North Carolina? Did you know is was in the neighboring counties to the east of Charlotte? Visit Gold Hill NC or the Reed Gold Mine.

Did you know there was a Native American Reservation in Rock Hill SC? The Catawba Indian Reservation is just south of Charlotte NC.

Did you know US President Polk was born in Pineville NC?

Did you know US President Andrew Jackson was born in the Piedmont of the Carolinas? There is a question whether he was born in North Carolina (Waxhaw) or in neighboring SC in Indian Land.

Did you know the town of Waxhaw is named after the Waxhaw Indians and the tribe is technically extinct? The remaining survivors were absorbed into the Catawba Indian tribe.

Indian Land SC was the home of the Catawba Indians but there are no reservations in Indian Land.

Did you know Indian Trail NC was the old wagon trade route in the 1700's?

There are many things to learn about your new Charlotte home. History is all around and ready for you to explore. Search Charlotte area homes at Charlotte NC Homes for Sale. There is no need to waste any more time.