Charlotte, Michigan
Charlotte is a city of 9,277 people in Eaton County, Michigan, founded in 1863.
Why visit Charlotte
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Eaton Theatre, Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Courthouse Square Museum and Charlotte Central Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Charlotte
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a city in and the county seat of Eaton County, Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 9,299.
From the Wikipedia article Charlotte, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks4
Courthouse Square Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places
Museum and former courthouse in Charlotte, Michigan, USA
100 West Lawrence Avenue, Charlotte
Charlotte Central Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district located in the downtown section of Charlotte, Michigan, United States
Charlotte station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former railroad depot located at 430 North Cochran Avenue in Charlotte, Michigan
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Bennet Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Bennett Park is a 117-acre park, with separate areas referenced as Veterans Memorial Park, Camp Frances, and the historic courthouse site.
06:00-22:00
Restaurants and cafes17
Charlotte Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · Pizza, Sandwich, American · 0.4 mi
214 South Cochran Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 12:00-24:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
503 East Lansing Road, Charlotte
Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
5 more on the map.
History
In 1832, George William Barnes purchased the land that would become Charlotte from the U.S. government. Barnes in turn sold the land to Edmond B. Bostwick, a land speculator from New York City three years later in 1835. Bostwick then sold portions of the land to H.I. Lawrence, Townsend Harris, and Francis Cochran. The four created the village which they named after Edmond Bostwick's wife, Charlotte, who originally wanted it to be called Charlotteville. Jonathan Searles became the first postmaster on March 17, 1838.
Charlotte was incorporated as a village on October 10, 1863, and as a city on March 29, 1871. At various times, Charlotte had the unofficial names of Eaton Centre, and Carmel. It was designated as the county seat when Eaton County was organized in 1837; however, due to a lack of population and buildings, county functions were conducted at Bellevue until 1840.
The Dolson automobile was manufactured in Charlotte from 1904 to 1907.
From the History section of Charlotte, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Americas Best Value Inn Charlotte, MI
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
828 East Shepherd Street, Charlotte
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
500 Meijer Street, Charlotte
Churches and places of worship11
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare2
Map of Charlotte
82 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.3 in | 14.9 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 16°F | 1.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.3 in | 5.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 9.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charlotte (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Eaton County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-07-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Potterville 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Olivet 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Dimondale 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Bellevue 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Nashville 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Waverly 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Holt 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Lansing 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Edgemont Park 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- East Lansing 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eaton County Courthouse, Shirl, CC BY 2.0
- Charlotte Depot, Kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- County Courthouse Museum Charlotte memorial, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- County Courthouse Museum Charlotte cannon, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Eaton County Courthouse, Charlotte, Allen Stross, Public domain
- County Courthouse Museum Charlotte, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- First Congregational Church Charlotte, Kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Eaton Theatre, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Hall House Charlotte, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Charlotte Community Library, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Arthur Bruce Williams (1872–1925) at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Ernest George Pray (1874–1958) at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Michael Hudson (c. 1834 – 1891) at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of John M. C. Smith (1853–1923) at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Francis Charles Flaherty (1919–1941) at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of Philip Taylor Van Zile (1843–1917) at Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- 1845 County Courthouse Charlotte, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Charlotte Michigan Carnegie Library, Darren56brown, CC BY-SA 4.0
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