Charles+B.+Aycock

Charles B. Aycock He was born November 1, 1859. He died on April 4, 1912. Aycock was born near Nahunta, North Carolina, in 1859 and was the youngest of ten children (Nahunta was eventually renamed Fremont and another community approximately 10 miles away took the name Nahunta). Aycock’s parents, Benjamin and Serena Hooks Aycock, welcomed their son into a family rich in rural tradition and integrity. Always a devoted Democrat, in April 1900 he was nominated on the Democratic ticket for Governor of North Carolina. One of his campaign promises was improving public education. He was elected in August and upon his inauguration in January 1901, he immediately began fulfilling his campaign promise toward the betterment of public schooling. Nearly five decades after his death, the Charles B. Aycock Birthplace became a North Carolina Historical Site. Located two miles south of Fremont, there are several features around the site for visitors to learn more about Aycock and his contribution to education in North Carolina.

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