Charlotte, Rochester, New York
Charlotte is a neighborhood in Rochester, New York.
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.
Miscellenea
- Charlotte is located at 272 feet above sea level.
References
- Charlotte Community Profile at ePodunk.com Accessed July 5, 2006.