Elizabeth Neighborhood in Charlotte

Elizabeth is a neighborhood located in South Charlotte just minutes away from the downtown area. The community is named after Anne Elizabeth Watts. Elizabeth's son-in-law chose Charlotte as the location for a small Lutheran College for women that he opened in 1897. He named it after Elizabeth to honor his mother-in-law. The avenue the college was situated on was also named after Elizabeth and that avenue would soon become an integral part of Charlotte. Elizabeth became an official part of Charlotte in 1907. The neighborhood is a mixture of Myers Park and Plaza-Midwood and has maintained much of its historical integrity over the years.

Over the last decade, new businesses have opened in Elizabeth and brought a diverse range of shopping and dining options to the area. Businesses like sandwich shops, comic books stores, and international restaurants have all managed to grow and thrive in the area. As the variety of shops and businesses find a home in Elizabeth, locals have a growing interest in making the neighborhood their home. The residential spurt in the area has prompted the development of modern condominiums and apartment complexes. The new developments add a larger range of housing options and give a contemporary element to a historical neighborhood.

One of the neat things about Elizabeth is Independence Park. Independence Park is located in the center of Elizabeth and is the city's oldest park. Independence Park was opened in 1907. The park covers 24 acres and includes a baseball field, batting cage, basketball court, tennis, and volleyball courts. There are also walking trails, a picnic shelter with electricity, playground, and stone shelter reflecting a serene pond that has been the site of many Charlotte weddings. Independence Park is also a popular fourth of July destination and has a fireworks display every year.

The American Legion Memorial Stadium is also located in the Elizabeth neighborhood. The stadium is an outdoor venue that can seat 24,000 people. The stadium was built in 1936 as a memorial to soldiers who died in World War One. Today, the stadium is used to host the sporting events of local schools. In the past, the American Legion Memorial Stadium was host to the Shrine Bowl which was a match-up of top high school football players in both North and South Carolina.

Neighbors of Elizabeth care about their community. There is an association for homeowners, condominium owners, and even renters that are Elizabeth residents. The neighborhood association tackles community concerns and projects like beautification of the common areas, maintaining the garden, hosting the Big E race, and other annual events like holiday parties, block parties, and an annual dinner. The organization promotes the involvement of residents in the Elizabeth community.

Home prices in Elizabeth can range from $175,000 for a loft style condominium or over $800,000 for a historic bungalow home. The neighborhood is traditional but it is also has an eclectic vibe that attracts visitors to the area for dining and shopping. Overall, Elizabeth is a great historical area that is considered one of the best neighborhoods in Charlotte. It has close proximity to Uptown, the arts district, and other trendy neighborhoods near the city center.