Monroe in Union County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
T. Walter Bickett
Governor, 1917-21, first in state nominated by a Democratic primary. N.C. Attorney General, state legislator. Birthplace was 50 ft. north.
Erected 1955 by North Carolina Archives Conservation and Highway Departments. (Marker Number L-57.)
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° 59.009′ N, 80° 32.916′ W. Marker is in Monroe, North Carolina, in Union County. Marker is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and North Beasley Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 East Jefferson Street, Monroe NC 28112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ferdinand Foch (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); David F. Houston (about 800 feet away); Wm. Henry Belk (approx. ¼ mile away); Rudge-Welsh House (approx. 0.4 miles away); John J. Parker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lt. Samuel I. Parker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert F. Williams (approx. 0.9 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Also see . . . Thomas Walter Bickett. NCpedia website entry (Submitted on December 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on December 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.