#Mecklenburg August 20

by Coach4aday · August 19, 2024

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For the month of August 2024 several of us are going to take on a 30-Day County Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to share a fact about a county in the US. My focus is going to be on North Carolina, and today I am selecting MECKLENBURG County.

Today I am driving from my home to get to Charlotte NC which is in Mecklenburg County. My drive will take me thru Robeson, Scotland, Richmond, and Union. All of the counties combined don’t match the 1.1 million population of Mecklenburg. The city of Charlotte is part of its borders and is the largest city in either North or South Carolina.

The map below shows the county outlined in red.

County 30-Day Challenge Guidelines

Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.

Each day in August learn something about a county in the United States
Share that fact along with where it is located with others
If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms

August 20th-Mecklenburg County and Charlotte NC

Here are some facts about the county and Charlotte NC.

It claims to be the birthplace of James Polk the 11th president of the United States. Born to Samuel and Jane Knox Polk on November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County, N.C., Polk was the first of their ten children.

Sports and Culture: Charlotte is home to several major sports teams, including the NFL’s Carolina Panthers and the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets. The city also has a vibrant arts scene, with institutions like the Mint Museum, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center contributing to its cultural richness. Additionally, Charlotte hosts the NASCAR Hall of Fame, celebrating its strong ties to the motorsports industry.

Charlotte’s brewery scene has exploded in recent years, becoming a vibrant part of the city’s culture with over 40 craft breweries across the metro area. Notable breweries like Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, NoDa Brewing Company, Sycamore and Birdsong Brewing Co. are known for their innovative beers and lively taprooms.