Everything Randleman is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Randleman.
High Point, North Carolina sits in the heart of the Piedmont, a place where furniture making traditions run deep. But the city's story stretches beyond its reputation as the "Home Furnishings Capital of the World." It's also the place where some remarkable individuals started their journeys.
Four Black college students sat at Woolworth's whites-only lunch counter on Feb 1, 1960, sparking a nationwide movement.
17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Step back in time to the Wilson Kindley Farm and Mine, a landmark that whispers tales of North Carolina's gold rush days. Imagine the thrill of discovery as you stand where fortunes were sought, and sometimes found. The…
Imagine the rhythmic clatter of looms filling the air – that's the sound that once defined Oakdale Cotton Mill Village. Founded in the mid-1800s, the Oakdale Cotton Mill was a major textile producer. Over time, a whole…
High Point, North Carolina sits in the heart of the Piedmont, a place where furniture making traditions run deep. But the city's story stretches beyond its reputation as the "Home Furnishings Capital of the World." It's…
Right here, where you're driving, once stood First Baptist Church, a vital part of High Point's African-American community. Built in 1907, the church was designed in the Late Gothic Revival style. Over the years, it…
Get ready to feast your eyes on a giant! This building you're approaching is the largest in North Carolina. It all started with the Tomlinson Chair Manufacturing Company. Back in the early 1900s, they built a factory…
Imagine a time when trains were the lifeblood of a town – this spot was right in the middle of it. This is the Thomasville Railroad Passenger Depot, one of the oldest wooden depots still standing in North Carolina.…
Pull over for a minute and imagine life on the farm, because right here, you're surrounded by history. These are the Foust–Carpenter and Dean Dick Farms, a snapshot of North Carolina's agricultural heritage. The farms,…
Founded in 1873, Bennett College has empowered generations of leaders. Originally a co-ed school training teachers, it transitioned in 1926 to focus solely on women. In 1956, Willa Beatrice Player achieved a historic…
Prepare to be transported back to a time of political intrigue and architectural innovation at Blandwood Mansion. This wasn't just a house; it was the home of John Motley Morehead, North Carolina's governor in the early…
Admire the architecture of this historic car dealership, a reminder of the golden age of automobiles. This is the Carolina Cadillac Company Building, built around 1922. It originally housed the Carolina Cadillac…
Four Black college students sat at Woolworth's whites-only lunch counter on Feb 1, 1960, sparking a nationwide movement.
Greensboro has always been a city on the move, fueled by its strategic position. The railroad lines that once dictated its economic destiny still echo in the city's layout, even as Interstate 40 now hums just south of…
Look up! That impressive skyscraper towering over Greensboro tells a story of North Carolina's ambition. For a few years, it was the tallest building in the entire state.Completed in 1923, the Jefferson Standard…
Right here, at War Memorial Stadium, baseball history echoes through the decades. The stadium was built in 1926 as a memorial to local World War I veterans. For years, it hosted minor league teams like the Greensboro…
Imagine Greensboro in the early 1900s, a time of booming industry and a growing population. This area, now the Fisher Park Historic District, was transforming from farmland into a desirable residential neighborhood.…
You're approaching Pisgah Covered Bridge, one of the last two original covered bridges in North Carolina, a testament to a time when things moved a little slower. Built in 1911 by R.M. Maness and his crew, the Pisgah…
You're passing a piece of Greensboro history: the Proximity Print Works, later known as the Cone Finishing Plant. It was the first textile printery in the South. Construction of this large, brick complex began in 1913.…