Announcements – Page 6 – Mecklenburg County

Historic Rosedale Plantation

Rosedale was built in 1815 by Archibald Frew, a tax collector. Today, the Historic Rosedale Plantation offers tours, gardens, socials, and decorative art and architecture. The Historic Rosedale Plantation Mission Statement is found on the mission page of the website:

“Historic Rosedale Plantation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of the Southern Piedmont through the preservation, exhibition and interpretation of the architecture, decorative arts and lifestyle of the19th century Catawba River Valley region.”

The families of Rosedale include the Frews, Caldwells, and Davidsons. Detailed information about the history of these families is located on the history page of the Historic Rosedale Plantation website.

“Originally part of a 919 acre plantation, Rosedale was built in 1815 by Archibald Frew, who was a merchant, postmaster and tax collector. The house was occupied from the 1830s by D. T. Caldwell and his family. Dr. Caldwell, in addition to his medical practice, ran the plantation with the support of 2 slave families consisting of about 20 people. Rosedale is one of the finest examples of Federal period architecture in North Carolina and is noted for its faux grained woodwork and the original French wallpaper that survives in three rooms.The gardens and grounds of Rosedale are a treasure in their own right and are perfect for a leisurely walk.”

Above text from the Historic Rosedale Plantation About page.

The Plantation has a Facebook page and can be found on Twitter

Charlotte Museum of History

Following is the Mission Statement of the Charlotte Museum of History, as it appears on the Museum website:

“The Charlotte Museum of History, an educational organization, captures and shares the stories of the Charlotte region from settlement forward through exhibits and programs. The museum collects, preserves, researches, and interprets regional artifacts, including the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County, the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Homesite.”

The Hezekiah Alexander House is the oldest structure on the eight-acres on which the Museum is located in east Charlotte.

Hezekiah Alexander House

“The Revolutionary War-era home of Hezekiah Alexander is located on the grounds of the Charlotte Museum of History. Built in 1774, this two story stone house is the oldest surviving structure in Mecklenburg County and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.” –Text from The Charlotte Museum of History, Hezekiah Alexander House.

President James K. Polk Historic Site

“This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings– a log house, separate kitchen, and barn– are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk’s life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.” — Text from North Carolina Historic Sites, a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources, Office of Archives & History.

Further details of this historic site are available at President James K. Polk: The Site.

Cedar Grove & Hugh Torrance House and Store

“Cedar Grove is the finest ante-bellum mansion in the county. The impressive brick Greek Revival style house was built between 1831 and 1833 as a plantation home for James G. Torance. On the same site is the Torance House and Store, the original log home of James’s father, Hugh Torrance. It was build c. 1779 and later extended to include a four room frame addition. In ca. 1805 a store was built on to the east side of the original log house. This is now the oldest store building in the country. It is open to the public.” –Text from Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for the Visitor, within a suggested driving tour for the area that includes a stop at the Hugh Torrance House and Store.

Details, photographs, and a history of this property can be found here: Cedar Grove and Hugh Torrance House and Store, Historical Overview. (NOTE: As of 5/3/2012 this domain is pending renewal and the link no longer works.)

1913-Present Deaths

The Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds website allows you to search death records from 1913 – present. Searches can be conducted by name of decedent, date of death or certificate number. Once a record is located, you can request an uncertified copy from the county office for $1.00.

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1913-Present Marriages

The Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds website allows you to search marriage records from 1913 – present. Searches can be conducted by bride or groom’s name, date of marriage, or license number. For more information see the Register of Deeds FAQ.

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1913-Present Births

The Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds website allows you to search birth records from 1913 – present. Searches can be conducted by name or certificate number. See the Register of Deeds birth records help page for more information on requesting certificates.

Site migration begins

The site is set up (many thanks to Taneya) and I’m working on organizing it in a logical way, and migrating the data over from the old site to this new site. Once I move the existing information over, I will continue to add to the resources available as much as possible. As this site is volunteer driven, any contributions are greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you have anything that you can contribute. Thanks for visiting!