Cornelius, North Carolina
Cornelius is a suburban town located along Lake Norman in northern Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States.[5]Potts Plantation was established near Cornelius in 1753, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.The greatest percentage growth was 364% between the 1990 and 2000 censuses, but in absolute terms the population has nearly tripled from under 12,000 in 2000 to the low to mid 30,000s today.The town lies approximately 20 miles (30 km) north of Charlotte,[8] at an elevation of 742 feet.Cornelius is served by a branch of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
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