Alexandriana Historic Site — Attraction in Huntersville

I drive by this landmark every day, and decided to stop in today to check it out. Aside from the stone wall, the marker, and a couple of picnic tables, this landmark/park has nothing. It is obvious from looking through the glass display that this park is not maintained, simply from the number of active wasps nests in the display.

The park needs some maintenance. Some pine straw, mulch, strategic pruning and herbicide placement, and perhaps some gravel along what looks to be a path to nowhere (make the path a loop, and those of us nearby could walk it at lunch time).

I believe this marker has potential, but for now it is an embarrassment of a Mecklenburg County...

My boyfriend and I drive past here constantly so we decided to go on an adventure here one afternoon. The front where the stone placard is is maintained well. The path starts off nice but starts to get more overgrown till there's no path left and it stops at a dead end. It's a good local historical spot but it needs a lot of work. Keep an eye out for wildlife in the underbrush and...

Small piece of property that seems rarely used, at least in the colder months. It gives you the place to yourself. It isn't particularly quiet, it's very close to some high traffic roads. You will hear the drone of traffic in the distance.

If I hadn't brought the dog, I may have lost the trail.

If you're looking for a quick stretch, definitely...