Andre The Giant Honored With Roadside Marker Near Hometown In North Carolina

Andre The Giant is being honored in North Carolina with a roadside marker near his home in the area. According to the Associated Press, the community of Ellerbe, North Carolina is paying tribute to the late WWE Hall of Famer with a roadside marker. The marker is in Richmond Country and located at NC Highway 72 and Old NC Highway 220. Andre lived on a ranch just outside the small community, which numbers about 1,000.

According to the report, the market will read:

“Andre The Giant. 1946-1993. Actor and professional wrestler. Was born Andre Roussimoff. Known for his role in The Princess Bride in 1987. Lived nearby.”

Andre bought the ranch when he wrestled around the Southern US. The land is about 60 miles east of Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the AP, he became a “critical part” of the community and helped stand up to plans for a potential low-level radioactive landfill that was nearby, filming TV and radio ads against it. Andre’s cowboy boots are kept at a museum there.

Andre’s match with Hulk Hogan from WrestleMania III was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this past weekend at WrestleMania 42 as this year’s Immortal Moment. Andre himself was the inaugural inductee into the Hall of Fame following his passing in 1993.