Settlers’ Cemetery

This cemetery is often mistakenly thought to belong to First Presbyterian Church, which is across the street. The cemetery has very early settlers of Charlotte and is just a short distance from the Square, the historic and current center of Charlotte's business district. According to the plaque, which was erected on 3-29-1939 the cemetery was used between 1774-1878. It has recently undergone major renovation. However, many of the old stones have been broken or removed. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in North Carolina. It was used as the primary town cemetery until Elmwood opened. There is no complete record of all those that have been buried in the cemetery. Some bodies have also been removed through the years and placed in other cemeteries. The north and east corner of the cemetery was reserved for the slaves of the families buried in the cemetery.