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The Historic West End, block by block

Living Here Updated Sept 2026 Next review Mar 2027 Suggest a correction

Beatties Ford Road, Five Points, Washington Heights and a century of Black Charlotte.

What this guide covers

  • Five Points
  • Johnson C. Smith
  • Washington Heights
  • McCrorey Heights
  • The Gold Line and what changed

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