Thelonious Monk

Historical marker location:

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Northeast Main Street and East Thomas Street (Business U.S. 64), on the right when traveling north on Northeast Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2011

(1917-1982).

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