Rich history linked to America's independence overlooked in Charlotte
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Charlotte is mostly known as a banking city, but little is known for it's rich history.
The city has had many citizens who were prominent figures during the American Revolution, which was a battle was fought at the corner of Trade and Tryon streets. A document was also authored in the Queen City that has sparked a heated debate.
News 14 Carolina reporter David Kernodle shows some of Charlotte's overlooked links to history.