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Charlotte is known for its fantastic weather, close proximity to the mountains and beaches, and offers Southern hospitality unlike anywhere else. Known as the “Queen City of the South”, Charlotte manages to maintain a small town atmosphere while quietly offering all the luxuries of a major cosmopolitan area – often at a lower cost of living than comparable cities.
Charlotte’s earliest influences are rooted in its Scotch Irish settlers and German colonists. In fact, the city owes its name to German born Queen Charlotte, wife of England’s King George III, and the county to her birthplace of Mecklenburg .
Convenience of travel continues to propel business and tourism to higher and higher levels in the Queen City . Charlotte is a major distributor hub and is at the center of the largest consolidated rail system in America . Charlotte/Douglas International Airport provides national and international service, acting as the largest hub for USAirways flights.
In the early 1900s, Plaza-Midwood grew from several developments that were started by various interests. But challenges slowed its growth. In Dilworth and Elizabeth, bridges were built to carry the trolley over or under railroad tracks. But Plaza-Midwood commuters didn’t have a bridge, and a busy track at Central Avenue meant frequent waits. Plaza-Midwood residents also had to transfer to a separate streetcar line that was battery powered, unlike the electric lines that served the other neighborhoods.
The community of Bradfield Farms lies 17 miles east of uptown Charlotte in an unincorporated part of Mecklenburg County adjoining Cabarrus County. The main entrance to this neighborhood of nearly 1000 single family homes is on Reedy Creek Road where it crosses Harrisburg Road, next to the I-485 interchange there. Houses were built here between 1989 and 1999 – primarily by Centex Homes, but other quality builders, John Crosland, K. Hovnanian Homes, Torrey Homes, and Fortis Homes, each built a section as well. There are a number of resale houses available in the mid to high $100,000’s and range from 1400 to 2500 square feet.
Located just a short 25 minutes from uptown Charlotte is the historic town of Mint Hill. This rural community of 19,000 residents is tucked into a corner of Mecklenburg and Union Counties, and blends in nicely with the surrounding countryside.
Mint Hill’s origins date back to the 1740’s at about the time that Scottish and Irish settlers arrived in the Charlotte area. There, too, was the strong influence of German colonists who arrived at about the same time. The town still has a strong Scottish influence, annual Highland Games Celebration, and is very proud of its historical heritage.
Business Week recently released their list of America’s Top 10 Affordable Suburbs. Among the top 10 are 2 Charlotte area communities that have long become synonymous with affordable housing, great lifestyle, and easy access to Charlotte and it’s many activities. Cornelius, located 30 miiles north of Charlotte on the shores of Lake Norman, was listed at number 7, and Fort Mill, just 22 minutes south of the city across the South Carolina border, came in at number 10.
