Steele Creek, North Carolina

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Steele Creek
Neighborhood / Township
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Location within North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°08′04″N80°58′43″W / 35.1345°N 80.9785°W / 35.1345; -80.9785
Country Flag of the United States.svg  United States
State Flag of North Carolina.svg  North Carolina
County Mecklenburg County
City Charlotte
Council District3
Founded1760 [1]
Annexed1987–Ongoing [2]
Government
 • City CouncilTiawana Brown [3]
Area
 • Total47 sq mi (120 km2)
Elevation
600 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total76,301 [4] [lower-alpha 1]
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
ZIP code
28273, 28278
Area code(s) 704, 980
GNIS feature ID1001413 [5]

Steele Creek is primarily considered to be a community and neighborhood in the southwestern part of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. It is generally defined geographically by the original boundaries of Steele Creek Township. [6] Most of Steele Creek is within the city limits of Charlotte but the areas that have not yet been annexed are also recognized as a Township of North Carolina. [7]

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Population

The population of the Steele Creek community was 76,301 as of 2020, roughly two-thirds of which is located within the City of Charlotte. [4] [8]

History

Early

The Steele Creek community derives its name from the small creek bearing the same name. It is believed that name "Steele" was the family surname of Scotch-Irish immigrants who settled in the area in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. [8] The region was eventually designated as Steele Creek Township, one of the original 15 Townships of Mecklenburg County. [6]

Modern

In 1959, the North Carolina State Legislature revised laws that govern how cities may annex adjacent areas, allowing municipalities to annex unincorporated lands without permission of those residents. [9] This change in North Carolina law led to adoption of an aggressive annexation policy by the City of Charlotte, which repeatedly expanded its borders by annexing land within Steele Creek Township, which had never been formally incorporated. [10]

Despite nearly two-thirds of Steele Creek being annexed by Charlotte, the region remained primarily rural farmland until the 2000s, when significant infrastructure improvements greatly accelerated the effects of suburban sprawl. The widening of NC 49, the replacement of the old Buster Boyd Bridge, and the opening of I-485, spurred tremendous growth in both residential and commercial development. Today Steele Creek is the fastest growing region of Charlotte/Mecklenburg County, with more than a 70% population boom between 2000 and 2007. [11]

Subdivisions

Steele Creek has several subdivisions within its area, most of which are residential. Listed here are the most notable subdivisions:

Schools and libraries

The Steele Creek branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Steelecreekbranchlibrary.jpg
The Steele Creek branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

School system

The first school in Steele Creek was founded in the 1780s. [17] Today, Steele Creek is served by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. These include Olympic High, Palisades High, Kennedy Middle, Southwest Middle, Lake Wylie Elementary, Steele Creek Elementary, Winget Park Elementary, River Gate Elementary, Berewick Elementary, South Pine Academy and Palisades Park Elementary. [18]

Libraries

Steele Creek is served by a branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. [19] The library is located on Steele Creek Road in front of Southwest Middle School.

Infrastructure

Main thoroughfares

Mass transit

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) offers local and express bus service in the area. [20]

Current routes:

Utilities

Water and Trash pick-up is mostly serviced by the city of Charlotte, though third-party companies do service some developments in the area. Electricity is provided by Duke Energy, which holds a monopoly. Natural gas is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas, which holds a monopoly. Data/Telephone/Television service is all offered by AT&T, Charter Communications, Windstream Communications, and Comporium (Ayrsley area only).

Health care

Atrium Health Steele Creek is a healthcare pavilion that includes a 24-hour emergency department. Patients that require long-term care are transferred to another hospital, such as Atrium Health Pineville or Carolinas Medical Center. Outpatient services is also available at three Urgent Care centers: Atrium Health Urgent Care Steele Creek, Novant Health GoHealth Urgent Care–Berewick and Novant Health GoHealth Urgent Care–Steele Creek.

Notable residents

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ By borders of original Steele Creek Township, including areas annexed by the City of Charlotte.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Charlotte Explorer". City of Charlotte. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Charlotte City Council". City of Charlotte. Retrieved Dec 18, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Steele Creek Population Growth Outpaces Mecklenburg County, Census Shows". Steele Creek Residents Association. August 13, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Steele Creek, North Carolina
  6. 1 2 "Steele Creek Defined". The Steele Creek Blog. Retrieved October 11, 2007.
  7. ↑ "North Carolina, Appendix F., County Subdivisions and Places - Section 16" (PDF). Census 2000. U.S. Census Bureau. 2000. Retrieved October 11, 2007.
  8. 1 2 "About Steele Creek". Steele Creek Residents Association. Retrieved August 11, 2007.
  9. ↑ "Annexation - Frequently Asked Questions". OfficialCity of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Government Web Site. July 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-07-17.
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  13. ↑ "Berewick". September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
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  15. ↑ "Explore the Palisades" . Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Yorkshire" . Retrieved September 30, 2021.
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  18. ↑ "Steele Creek Residents Association: Local Government Fact Sheet" . Retrieved October 25, 2008.
  19. ↑ "Steele Creek branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County" . Retrieved October 25, 2008.
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