Historic Latta Revisited
Historic Latta Revisited
Welcome to the PublicInput.com site for the Historic Latta Revisited project! We are happy you are here and look forward to hearing your feedback about this important initiative.
Managed by Mecklenburg County's Park and Recreation Department, Latta Nature Preserve is a 1,460-acre site that protects significant natural resources and provides water quality protection for Mountain Island Lake. The Historic Latta site occupies about 16 acres within the preserve. There are 19 structures on the property, two of which remain from the original James Latta plantation. The property, historic house and several other historic structures are owned by Mecklenburg County.
In June 2021, the County opted not to renew its Annual Performance Agreement with Historic Latta Place, Inc. (HLP), private, non-profit organization. HLP had managed the Historic Latta site since its public opening in 1976.
With goals of equity, inclusion and compassionate programming in mind, Park and Recreation staff are currently assessing best practices for the activation of the former plantation site.
We need your input!