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.

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