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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27RL_lincoln-park-historic-district_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
The Lincoln Park Historic District , which is located in the northeast section of Rocky Mount, was constructed from 1948 through 1953 featuring single family housing, one restaurant, and motel. The restaurant and motel was owned by Clarence E. Pit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UJK_douglas-franklin-davis-historical_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
In 1977, Douglas Franklin Davis began his retail career in Rocky Mount. In 1994 he purchased the building and it became Davis Furniture Company. He always believed in a thriving downtown. He owned three area businesses. Davis was a pioneer in the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UIH_dr-junius-daniel-douglas-1874-1973-historical_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
Operated the Douglas-Armstrong Drug Company in the Douglas Building that he developed circa 1916: prominently located, three blocks west, at the corner of NE Main St, and E Thomas St. It is the anchor building for the Douglas Block and was the cat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UDN_thelonious-monk-historical_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
Jazz pianist, composer, and architect of bebop. Wrote "Round Midnight" (1944). Born 1 mile S.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S5N_around-the-y-community_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
This marker dedicated on September 1, 2007 memorializes and honors a predominately African American community.
Originally the community was known as around the "Wire" today it is known as the "Y" community. It sprang up in the early 20th centur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S4W_this-bell_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
The first one purchased by
the
City of Rocky Mount,
1910
Preserved & Mounted
by
Burlington Industries, Inc.
and its Rocky Mount Plants,
1977
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX2D_miss-anna-easter-brown_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
Founding Member Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Incorporated Lived in this residence (1926-1857).Educator - Brick Junior College (1910-1926).Booker T. Washington High School (1926-1952).Historian - Annual Negro History Exhibitattracted national attenti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWTK_anna-easter-brown_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
A founder in 1908 of Alpha Kappa Alpha,nation's oldest sorority for African Americans; history teacher. Her grave is ? mile east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV27_the-acl-303_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
May 27, 1902 · Built by the Pullman Car Company as an?office car for the personal use of J.H. Moore, President of the Chicago, Rock Island and??Pacific Railroad. Moore named the car???"Thanis".
1905 · ?Repossessed by the Pulman C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU91_dred-wimberly_Rocky-Mount-NC.html
Former slave. Voted for better roads, schools, and colleges as State representative, 1879, 1887; and State senator, 1889. His home stands here.