History

John Hill Wheeler

first superintendent of Charlotte Mint

first superintendent of Charlotte Mint

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  1. 1837 · 1837-01-19

    John Hill Wheeler was appointed the first superintendent of the Charlotte Branch Mint on January 19, 1837, by President Andrew Jackson, before the building itself was finished.

    Unverified — sourced but not confirmed against a primary record.

    First United States Branch Mint (site)Charlotte Branch MintAndrew Jackson

    Source · checked 2026-08-14

  2. 1841

    John Hill Wheeler resigned as superintendent of the Charlotte Mint in 1841, after roughly four years leading the institution he had been appointed to open in 1837.

    First United States Branch Mint (site)Charlotte Branch Mint

    Source · checked 2026-08-14