Everything Rockingham is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Rockingham.
8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Admire the Renaissance Revival architecture of this 1920s courthouse, a symbol of justice in Richmond County. Designed by Charles Christian Hook, this building was constructed between 1922 and 1923. Its design features…
Welcome to Rockingham, where you can still feel the echoes of its past in the beautiful historic district. It's more than just old houses; it's a glimpse into how Rockingham grew from a small town into a thriving…
All aboard! This 1900 train station still serves Amtrak passengers and is a window into the golden age of rail travel. The Hamlet station was built in 1900. It was a major hub for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad,…
Imagine life on a family farm in the late 1800s. This is the Powell–Brookshire–Parker Farm, also known as Summer Duck Farm. The main house, The Brookshire House, was built around 1870. It's a one-and-a-half story house…
This unassuming house was once home to a Revolutionary War hero's family and a witness to Wadesboro's birth. Captain Patrick Boggan, a veteran of the Revolution, built the original one-story section around 1787 for his…
Dating back to 1770, this church and cemetery offer a glimpse into the early history of Cheraw, and a stark reminder of the tumultuous birth of our nation. Imagine this place in the late 18th century, a fledgling…
Pull over here for a sec; this unassuming building has been a spiritual anchor for generations. Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church's congregation first gathered way back in 1797. Duncan McFarland, a local planter and…
Pull over for a glimpse into the past! This is the Mag Blue House, an early example of a Coastal Cottage with some fancy Federal-style details. Built around 1836, it's a one-and-a-half story timber-frame house. Think…