Charlotte, Rochester, New York
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Charlotte is a neighborhood in Rochester, New York.
[edit] History
Charlotte was named for Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Wales.
The community once served as a port for international trade. Commerce declined with the opening of the Erie Canal.
After the Civil War, Charlotte rebounded as a summer resort. It was annexed by the city of Rochester in 1916.
[edit] Miscellenea
- Charlotte is located at 272 feet above sea level.
[edit] References
- Charlotte Community Profile at ePodunk.com Accessed July 5, 2006.