Everything Snow Hill is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Snow Hill.
Pete Jones opened Skylight Inn in Ayden, North Carolina in 1947, cooking whole hogs over oak coals the way Eastern Carolina has for centuries. When National Geographic called it the BBQ Capital of the World, Jones put a replica of the US Capitol dome on the roof. The pork is chopped by hand with cleavers, mixed with vinegar and coleslaw, and served on a cornbread-lined tray. No forks, no sauce bottles.
This quiet stretch of North Carolina saw fierce fighting that helped seal the Confederacy's fate. In March of 1865, Union forces under General Jacob Cox clashed with Confederate troops led by General Braxton Bragg near Wyse Fork. The battle, also known as the Battle of Kinston, involved days of skirmishing and maneuvering across this very land. Bragg aimed to stop Cox from linking up with General Sherman's larger army. On March 8, the Confederates launched a surprise assault that achieved one of the last major Confederate field victories of the war, capturing roughly 1,500 Union prisoners — one of the largest hauls in the war's final months. Union reinforcements arrived the following day, repulsing Bragg's renewed attacks, and by the night of March 10 he withdrew his forces across the Neuse River. The Union strategic victory at Wyse Fork ensured Sherman's army could be resupplied, contributing to the eventual surrender of Confederate forces in North Carolina. It was a crucial step toward ending the Civil War. Today, you can visit the battlefield site, though much of it is now farmland. Historical markers commemorate the battle, offering a glimpse into the events that unfolded here.
Goldsboro. The name has gold sitting right there in front of you, so naturally you assume there was a strike here, a rush, a vein of the yellow stuff in eastern North Carolina. There wasn't. Not an ounce. The town owes its name to a man, not a metal. A railroad engineer named Matthew T. Goldsborough laid out the line through this area, and the spot where the tracks met became known as Goldsborough's Junction. Over the years people did what people always do with a long name. They wore it down, smoothed off the rough edges, and Goldsborough's Junction became plain Goldsboro. So the gold in Goldsboro is really a surname, carried in on the railroad.
17 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
You're near a place of profound sorrow and fierce resistance: Fort Neoheroka. Here, in 1713, the Tuscarora people made their stand against colonial expansion. The Tuscarora War had been raging for two years when a South…
Step back in time as you cruise through Farmville's Historic District, a living testament to the town's vibrant past. From about 1860 to 1942, Farmville blossomed, and this district showcases the architectural styles…
Pull over for a second; you're about to drive through a piece of Pitt County history. This is the Renston Rural Historic District, a collection of farms and buildings that tell the story of this area's agricultural…
Step back in time as you cruise through Mitchelltown, a perfectly preserved slice of Kinston's past. This neighborhood blossomed between 1885 and 1941, showcasing the popular architectural styles of the day. Wealthy…
This isn't just another street corner; it's a window into Kinston's bustling past. Back in the late 1890s and early 1900s, this Queen–Gordon Streets district was the heart of Kinston's commercial and industrial…
To avoid capture, the Confederate Navy scuttled this ironclad ram right here in the Neuse River during the Civil War. She was called the CSS Neuse, and her mission was to break the Union blockade. Built in 1863 and…
Pull over here for a quick peek into North Carolina's Revolutionary past! This is Harmony Hall, the oldest building in Kinston, and it once played a crucial role in the state's fight for independence. Built in the 18th…
Ever wonder what a turn-of-the-century North Carolina town looked like? You're driving through it! The Ayden Historic District preserves the heart of this Pitt County community. From the late 1800s through the…
This isn't just another pretty house; it's a piece of architectural history! The Dred and Ellen Yelverton House is one of the best-preserved examples of architect George Franklin Barber's work in North Carolina. The…
Pete Jones opened Skylight Inn in Ayden, North Carolina in 1947, cooking whole hogs over oak coals the way Eastern Carolina has for centuries. When National Geographic called it the BBQ Capital of the World, Jones put a…
Right here, in Lenoir County, fierce fighting erupted during the Battle of Kinston. In 1862, Union General John G. Foster led an expedition from New Bern, aiming to disrupt the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad at…
This quiet stretch of North Carolina saw fierce fighting that helped seal the Confederacy's fate. In March of 1865, Union forces under General Jacob Cox clashed with Confederate troops led by General Braxton Bragg near…
These old brick buildings whisper tales of Goldsboro's industrial boom. The Borden Manufacturing Company, later known as Goldsboro Cotton Mills and Wayne Cotton Mills, represents a pivotal moment in the region's…
Goldsboro. The name has gold sitting right there in front of you, so naturally you assume there was a strike here, a rush, a vein of the yellow stuff in eastern North Carolina. There wasn't. Not an ounce. The town owes…
Goldsboro, North Carolina, sits squarely in the heart of tobacco country, and for generations, that's defined the city. The sandy, well-drained soil of the Coastal Plain is ideal for growing brightleaf tobacco, the kind…
Imagine the bustling crowds of travelers who once passed through this historic train depot, now awaiting a new chapter as an intermodal transit station. The Goldsboro Union Station opened in 1909. It served passengers…
See where tobacco, a vital crop, was processed and stored, shaping the local economy. The Greenville Tobacco Warehouse Historic District features buildings constructed between about 1905 and 1947. These warehouses were…