Rocky Mount, Regional city in Edgecombe and Nash counties, North Carolina, United States.
Rocky Mount extends across 113.97 square kilometers of land at the confluence of Edgecombe and Nash counties along the Tar/Pamlico River.
The establishment of Rocky Mount in 1816 marked the beginning of its transformation from a small settlement into a significant regional center.
The demographic composition shows 61.3 percent African American residents and 33.5 percent White residents, reflecting the city's diverse population distribution.
The city maintains four postal codes - 27801, 27802, 27803, and 27804 - and operates within the Eastern Time Zone UTC-5.
The local Pfizer manufacturing facility contributes to the economic development of Rocky Mount, providing employment opportunities for the regional workforce.
Location: Edgecombe County
Location: Nash County
Inception: 1816
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Website: http://rockymountnc.gov
GPS coordinates: 35.95411,-77.80557
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:49
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Moses Rountree House
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Enfield Graded School
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Old Wilson Historic District
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Wilson County Courthouse
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James H. Parker House
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The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences
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