Myers Park (Charlotte) facts for kids
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Myers Park Historic District
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Withers Building, Queens University campus, July 2007
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| Location | Roughly bounded by NC 16, E and W Queens Rd., and Lillington Ave., Charlotte, North Carolina |
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| Area | 597 acres (242 ha) |
| Architect | John Nolen Earle Sumner Draper Louis H. Asbury |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Bungalow/craftsman, Tudor Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 87000655 |
| Added to NRHP | August 10, 1987 |
Myers Park is a neighborhood and a special historic area in Charlotte, North Carolina. It's known for its beautiful tree-lined streets and historic homes.
Myers Park is surrounded by other neighborhoods like Dilworth and Sedgefield to the west, Eastover to the east, and Uptown Charlotte to the north. The Little Sugar Creek Greenway, a popular walking and biking path, runs along its western side, right next to Freedom Park.
The neighborhood started on a large farm owned by John Spring Myers. It has grown a lot over the years. Today, Myers Park is bordered by Queens Road to the north, Providence Road to the east, Sharon Road to the south, and Park Road to the west.
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Life in Myers Park
Myers Park is home to a famous route called the "Booty Loop." This 2.85-mile path is very popular for walking, running, and cycling. It follows Queens Road, Selwyn Avenue, and Hopedale Avenue.
The "Booty Loop" is also where the "24 Hours of Booty" event began. This is a yearly event where hundreds of cyclists ride for 24 hours to raise money for charity. The neighborhood's wide, tree-lined streets also make it a great place for local charity runs and the Charlotte Marathon.
Getting Around Myers Park
Public Transportation
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) has several bus routes that serve Myers Park and nearby areas. These buses help people get around without needing a car. Some of the routes include:
- #6 (Kings Drive)
- #14 (Providence Road)
- #15 (Randolph Road)
- #18 (Selwyn Avenue)
- #19 (Park Road)
- #20 (Queens/Sharon Road)
Main Roads
Providence Road, Kings Drive, and Queens Road are the main streets in Myers Park. There's a well-known intersection near the Myers Park Library where Queens Road and Providence Road meet. It can be a bit tricky because you have to turn right to stay on Providence Road if you're heading towards Uptown Charlotte.
Learning and Libraries
Local Schools
Students living in Myers Park attend Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. This includes Myers Park High School, Alexander Graham Middle School, Myers Park Traditional Elementary School, and Selwyn Elementary School.
Community Library
The Myers Park Branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County serves the community. It's a great place to find books, study, and use computers. You can find the library at the corner of Queens Road and Providence Road.
Places to Visit
Myers Park has many interesting places to see and visit:
- Christ Episcopal Church
- Little Church on the Lane – originally Myers Park Moravian Church
- Manor Theatre – one of Charlotte's oldest movie theaters (closed in 2020)
- Myers Park Baptist Church
- Myers Park Presbyterian Church
- Myers Park United Methodist Church
- Edgehill Park
- Duke Mansion – a historic home at 400 Hermitage Road
- Queens University of Charlotte – a local university
- Theatre Charlotte – Charlotte's oldest arts group and the state's longest-running community theater
- Wing Haven Gardens and Bird Sanctuary – beautiful gardens and a bird sanctuary
Myers Park Historic District
The Myers Park Historic District is a special area recognized as a national historic district. It includes 670 important buildings, 4 sites, and other structures. This area was developed after 1911. You can see many different styles of architecture here, like Bungalow / American Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival styles. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995 because of its historical importance.
Important Historic Buildings
Some of the notable historic buildings in Myers Park include:
- Elizabeth Lawrence House and Garden (built in 1949)
- H.M. McAden House (built in 1917), designed by architect Louis H. Asbury
- J. Luther Snyder House (built in 1920)
- John Jamison House (built in 1912)
- Lambeth-Gossett House (built in 1916)
- James Buchanan Duke House (built in 1914)
- Five buildings on the Queens College campus (from 1916)
- Myers Park Moravian Church (built in 1924)
- Myers Park Presbyterian Church (built in 1928)
- Myers Park United Methodist Church (built in 1929)
Famous People from Myers Park
Several well-known people have lived in Myers Park:
- James Buchanan Duke – He founded the American Tobacco Company and helped create Duke University.
- Lauren Holt – An actress and comedian.
- Pat McCrory – A politician who used to be the Governor of North Carolina.
- Ann McCrory – The former First Lady of North Carolina.
- Cameron A. Morrison – Another former Governor of North Carolina.
- Angelia Lawrance Morrison Harris – A former First Lady of North Carolina.
- Sara Virginia Ecker Watts Morrison – Also a former First Lady of North Carolina.
- Russell M. Robinson II – A lawyer.
- Sally Dalton Robinson – A person known for her charity work.
Images for kids
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Withers Building, Queens University campus, July 2007
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The Myers Park branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
