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    Em H.

    On previous visits to Charlotte, I wanted to stop by the Settler's Cemetery, but had difficulty determining where to park. However, on today's visit, I was staying at a nearby hotel and walked over to the cemetery. It's truly in the midst of the hustle and bustle of downtown and it could easily be missed when passing by. However, when you enter the park, you find a certain calmness in the historical headstones that you seldom feel anywhere else. There are several very large trees providing shade and a few chairs throughout the park. Due to the age of the stones, you'll only be able to clearly read several of them. I noted several people walking their dogs in the park and a dog chasing a stick at one point. If you're looking for quiet repose in a beautiful area of town, Settlers' Cemetery will serve you well.

    Old Settlers' Cemetery, Uptown Charlotte
    Bruce K.

    Located in Charlotte's Uptown, this is the original cemetery for the first settlers in 1768 and continued as such until the last interment in 1867. It is part of the hilltop that comprises the very heart of Charlotte's uptown. The cemetery is owned by the City of Charlotte. Crisscrossed by mostly even paths and dotted with benches, it is more like a small park in the city center. The oldest known burial in the Old Cemetery is that of Joel Baldwin, who died October 21, 1776, at the age of 26. The northwest corner of the cemetery was set aside for the servants of the families whose members were interred there. One of the figures from the Revolutionary era there is Colonel Thomas Polk, who died in 1793, and was the great-uncle of President James K. Polk. Among his accomplishments were reported to be his holding office as one of the county's first commissioners, being treasurer and trustee of Queens College and a member of the Colonial Assembly, and signing the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. At the entrance corner, you'll find two tall plaques. One has a map of the cemetery and the other has a list of the markers. Sadly, several of the stones have been broken or damaged. Further, note that taking rubbings of the markers is not permitted as it damages the stones. [Review 15390 overall, 892 of 2021, number 2940 in North Carolina.]

    Tim B.

    Though it's MUCH smaller than nearby Elmwood Cemetery (my preferred place to go for walks, to walk my dog, or to read the paper on a sunny day--no, I'm not goth), Settler's Cemetery is a great place to hang out, and it's literally a street over from the center of downtown. From a historical perspective, Settler's is worth checking out if only because it houses some of the oldest graves in town--super old (hence the name). These are definitely worth checking out. On top of that, the cemetery is beautiful--lots of grass, and lots of benches to relax on. It's a good place to take your dog, too: there are normally tons of other dogs and walkers hanging out here. A little open air and space is a nice change in downtown, trust me. Make use of it.

    Alessandra S.

    Located right in the historic Fourth Ward, my new home, this cemetary is a cool place to visit. It is significant in terms of history for Charlotte, considering the following: 1) it was the first municipal burial ground in Charlotte, North Carolina, 2) the Old Settlers' Cemetery contains the earthly remains of many of the most prominent citizens of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in the late 18th and 19th century, and 3) the Old Settlers' Cemetery is the centerpiece of the Fourth Ward Historic District. It's a beautiful and peacful place to walk through, with brick-laid walkways and gorgeous trees sprouting within it. A great place to get a taste of history, or simply have some quiet time.

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