Discover Charlotte's history. Search through Past Mayors to find interesting facts about Charlotte, its landmarks, and Charlotte's growing importance as a national and international city.

Charlotte's Other Past Mayors

1850-1870
Charlotte was just beginning to emerge as a regional community when gold was discovered prior to the Civil War.  Charlotte mayors from 1850-1870.

1870-1890
Even through the post-Civil War reconstruction era, Charlotte played an increasingly important role in the area's economy.  Charlotte mayors from 1870-1890.

1890-1920
As Charlotte entered the 20th century the area had begun to grow and to take her place as a major distribution and finance center.  Charlotte mayors from 1890-1920.

1920-1940
Following the first World War the city changed the way it did business with its citizens.
Charlotte mayors from 1920-1940.

1940-1960
In the years of World War II and following, Charlotte blossomed ad a regional center for commerce and trade.
Charlotte mayors from 1940-1960.

1960-present
Charlotte's and the region's population more than doubled during the this period with the city becoming a major national center with ties to the global market.  Charlotte mayors from 1960 to the present.