Roanoke Rapids in Halifax County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Akers Park
Named in honor of A.E. Akers
— (1878 - 1963) —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 5, 2021
1. Akers Park Marker
First Superintendent of Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
Superintendent of Halifax County Schools
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 36° 28.066′ N, 77° 39.095′ W. Marker is in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, in Halifax County. Marker is at the intersection of North Carolina 48 (Local Highway 48) and West 3th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Carolina 48. The marker lies within Akers Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 NC-48, Roanoke Rapids NC 27870, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Akers (Central) School (approx. ¼ mile away); Korea/Vietnam (approx. half a mile away); Bike Trail Map (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Lest We Forget (approx. half a mile away); Roanoke Canal (approx. half a mile away); The Batteauxmen (approx. half a mile away); Canal Trail Map (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke Rapids.
Also see . . . Roanoke Rapids Graded School District. (Submitted on October 24, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 5, 2021
2. Akers Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 89 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 5, 2023, by Michael Buckner of Durham, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
