It is now a thriving, diverse, and welcoming metropolis, and one of the fastest growing cities in the country.Ĭharlotte became known as the Queen City because it was named by King George III after his wife, Queen Charlotte, at the time the town was chartered in 1769, when England still ruled the colonies. From its historical past through the present, Charlotte has been a city that is constantly growing and evolving.
Known by many as the Queen City, Charlotte is a city that has deep historical roots, but is constantly looking toward the future.
