HIRAM R. REVELS 1822-1901
First black to serve in Congress. Native of N.C. Mississippi senator, 1870-1871. Operated own barbershop here, 1840s.
O-12Lincoln County
Where it stands. NC 27/150 (West Main Street) in Lincolnton
So if I die today, I'll be the happy phantom, And I'll go chasing the nuns out in the yard, ...And the atrocities of school I can forgive: The happy phantom has no right to bitch.