Topics Related to Anson County

Leonidas L. Polk 1837-1892 (K-11)

President of National Farmers' Alliance, 1889-1892; began Progressive Farmer, 1886; a founder of NCSU and Meredith College. Was born here.

John J. McRae 1815-1868 (K-6)

Governor of Mississippi, 1854-1857. Member, U.S. Senate and House; Confederate congressman. Born 5 miles southeast.