In 1722, the town was chartered and given the name "Londonderry".

In 1876, the town was chartered under the name of "Haywards".

The town was chartered in 1903 with the name "Centralhatchee".

The town was chartered by King John in 1205.

The town was officially incorporated and chartered in 1929.

The town was chartered in 1788 and sold to a speculator.

The town of Riga was chartered as a city.

In these areas, towns were often "chartered" long before any settlers moved into a particular area.

In 1848 the town of Oakland, Mississippi was chartered on the site.

The town was chartered by the Creek Nation in 1893.