The area originally consisted of two adjacent villages, Rocky Mount and Mount Pleasant. The first court was held at Rocky Mount in 1786 following the American Revolutionary War. The first courthouse, made of logs, was replaced in 1831. By 1836 the town consisted of 30 homes and several businesses.
During her 66-year acting career, Katharine Hepburn won four Oscars, but she never came to a ceremony to receive them. âAs for me, prizes are nothing,â she once said. âMy prize is my work.â Still, four best actress â or actor â awards is an unbeaten feat, akin to Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in an NBA game.
Actors and Actresses with the most Academy Awards in history of the Oscars. Katharine Hepburn in MORNING GLORY in 1932/33 (Actress in a Leading Role). Katharine Hepburn in GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER in 1967 (Actress in a Leading Role). Katharine Hepburn in THE LION IN WINTER in 1968 (Actress in a Leading Role). Katharine Hepburn in ON GOLDEN POND in 1981 (Actress in a Leading Role).