Charlotte center city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Romare Bearden
1911-1988
Photographed By Pat Filippone, July 13, 2016
1. Romare Bearden Marker
African American artist and writer. Many of his collages were inspired by childhood memories of N.C. Born 1 block N.W.Erected 2013 by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number L-113.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 13.625′ N, 80° 50.923′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Charlotte center city. Marker is at the intersection of West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard and South Mint Street, on the right when traveling west on West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. Located in Romare Bearden Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charlotte NC 28202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Good Samaritan Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mike McCormack (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Latta Arcade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tryon Street
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2016, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 14, 2016, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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