American Legion Memorial Stadium

American Legion Memorial Stadium

American Legion Memorial Stadium is a 17,000-seat stadium located on 7th Street in the Elizabeth community of Charlotte, North Carolina. Ground was broken on the stadium in 1934 and the gates were officially opened two years later in 1936. The memorial is named in honor of local soldiers who fell in World War I. The stadium was a project of the Works Progress Administration.

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Date of Installation:

September 1, 1936

Organization Responsible for Installation:

City of Charlotte, NC and The American Legion

Memorial War Era(s):

WWI

Location:

Located on 7th Street in the Elizabeth community of Charlotte, NC

 

Published on January 3, 2017