The Latta Plantation The Latta Plantation is located on Mountain Island Lake in Huntersville, North Carolina, twelve miles northwest of Charlotte off the Catawba River. The Latta Plantation was a successful backcountry cotton plantation, dating back to the 1800-1840 era. The land the plantation resides on was originally owned by Moses Hayes, and in 1799 was purchased by James and Jane Latta. After purchasing the land James Latta built what is known as the Latta House (…showed first 75 words of 746 total…

…showed last 75 words of 746 total…studies include the “Piedmont Prairie” a restoration site for the endangered Schweinitz sunflower (helianthus schweinitzii), the Treasure Tree Trail, the Beachwood Trail, and the Mecklenburg Audubon Sanctuary, a large eagle sanctuary. The Latta Plantation was one of the most prominent plantations on the Catawba River, and is one of the only plantations still existing in this area. Thanks to Mecklenburg County the history and significance behind this plantation will continue to educate generations to come.