Rockingham in Richmond County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cameron Morrison
1869-1953
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 9, 2010
1. Cameron Morrison Marker
Governor, 1921-1925; State legislator; U.S. Senator & Congressman; mayor of Rockingham. Birthplace was 6 mi. S.
Erected 1975 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number K-50.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 34° 56.278′ N, 79° 46.428′ W. Marker is in Rockingham, North Carolina, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of East Franklin Street and South Hancock Street (U.S. 1), on the right when traveling north on East Franklin Street. The marker is located in front of the Richmond County Court House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 East Franklin Street, Rockingham NC 28379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alfred Dockery (here, next to this marker); Henry William Harrington (here, next to this marker); Lest We Forget (a few steps from this marker); 1890 Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Harrington Square (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Soldiers Memorial
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Also see . . .
1. Cameron A. Morrison: 49th Governor of the State of North Carolina - 1921 to 1925. Almost Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About North Carolina - Its History and Its People website entry (Submitted on August 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Cameron A. Morrison (1869 - 1953). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website entry (Submitted on June 1, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
via Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, unknown
2. Cameron Morrison
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 9, 2010
3. Wide view of the Cameron Morrison Marker
Located in front of the Richmond County Court House alongside Henry William Harrington and Alfred Dockery markers
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 824 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 1, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on August 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 1, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
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