Hamlet in Richmond County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Coltrane
1926-1967
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 9, 2010
1. John Coltrane Marker
Erected 1992 by North Carolina Division of Archives and History. (Marker Number K-31.)
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. 34° 53.093′ N, 79° 41.657′ W. Marker is in Hamlet, North Carolina, in Richmond County. Marker is at the intersection of Spring Street (U.S. 74) and Bridges Street, on the left when traveling west on Spring Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamlet NC 28345, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named John Coltrane (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hamlet Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named John Coltrane (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sherman's March (approx. 5˝ miles away); Henry William Harrington (approx. 5.8 miles away); Alfred Dockery (approx. 5.8 miles away); Cameron Morrison (approx. 5.8 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamlet.
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Also see . . . John Coltrane - The Official Site. (Submitted on May 31, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 9, 2010
2. Wide view of the John Coltrane Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 9, 2010
3. Birthplace of John Coltrane
Recently restored and now home to the Richmond County chapter of the NAACP
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,174 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
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