Hugh Hammond Bennett

Historical marker location:

96 Anson High School Road, Wadesboro, North Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Andrew Jackson Highway (U.S. 74) and Anson High School Road (North Carolina Highway 1259), on the right when traveling east on Andrew Jackson Highway.)

Marker installed: 1994

1881-1960.

North Carolina was the birthplace of both Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, and Ava Gardner, the famous Hollywood actress.