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Rocky Mount is a city located in Nash and Edgecombe counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of 2019, the estimated population of Rocky Mount was 54,823, making it the 20th largest city in North Carolina.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Rocky Mount, the city had a population of 57,010 as of the 2020 census. The racial makeup of the city was 45.0% White, 48.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race made up 6.5% of the population.

History

Rocky Mount was established in 1816 as a postal village called Rocky Mount Mills. The name derived from the rocky mound at the fall line of the Tar River, which was a convenient crossing point. In 1867, Rocky Mount was incorporated as a town. The Braswell Memorial Library has an extensive collection of materials chronicling the history of Rocky Mount.

Some key historical events in Rocky Mount's history:

Economy

Historically, the economy of Rocky Mount depended heavily on tobacco-related agriculture and manufacturing. In more recent decades, the city has worked to diversify its economy. According to the Rocky Mount Economic Development office, major industries today include advanced manufacturing, healthcare, plastics and rubber, and food processing.

Some of the top employers in Rocky Mount include:

Attractions and Landmarks

Some of the most popular attractions and landmarks in Rocky Mount include:

Rocky Mount Children's Museum

The Rocky Mount Children's Museum (220 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804) offers interactive educational exhibits and programs for children focused on science, math, art, health, early literacy, and agriculture. Some highlights include a two-story cloth sculpture of a human body and a double-decker carousel.

Rocky Mount Sports Complex

The Rocky Mount Sports Complex (621 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804) is home to the Rocky Mount Honeybees minor league baseball team. The complex includes a 5,000 seat stadium, 12 tennis courts, and 5 youth baseball/softball fields.

Riverside Mill

The historic Riverside Mill (1 Kesler St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804) operated from 1899 to 1996 and was once the largest cotton mill under one roof in the world. The mill has now been repurposed into a multi-use facility with residences, restaurants, offices, and event space.

Rocky Mount Mills

The Rocky Mount Mills complex (100 Main St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804) is a historic cotton mill founded in 1818. The complex now houses various businesses, restaurants, an event venue, and the Rocky Mount Mills apartments.

Education

Public schools in Rocky Mount are part of two school districts - Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools and Edgecombe County Public Schools.

Some of the high schools in Rocky Mount include:

Post-secondary institutions in Rocky Mount include Nash Community College.

Transportation

The TAR RIVER TRANSIT public transportation system serves Rocky Mount and surrounding areas with bus routes throughout the city. The Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport provides passenger air service to the region.

Sports Teams

Rocky Mount is home to the following professional and semi-pro sports teams:

Local Resources

Useful resources for residents and visitors to Rocky Mount include:

GPS Coordinates and Maps for Landmarks

Rocky Mount Children's Museum

220 N Church St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

GPS Coordinates: 35.9369, -77.7907

Rocky Mount Mills

100 Main St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

GPS Coordinates: 35.9426, -77.7907

Riverside Mill

1 Kesler St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

GPS Coordinates: 35.9537, -77.7835

Map of Rocky Mount




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