James Larkin Pearson

James Larkin Pearson
Born
James Larkin Pearson

(1879-09-13)September 13, 1879
DiedAugust 27, 1981(1981-08-27) (aged 101)
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Occupation(s)poet and newspaper publisher
Known forPoet Laureate of North Carolina (1953–1981)

James Larkin Pearson (September 13, 1879 – August 27, 1981) was a poet and newspaper publisher. From 1953–1981 he served as North Carolina Poet Laureate, and was the second poet to hold the title.