Everything Tarboro is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Tarboro.
8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Wander through this district with its 364 historic buildings, offering a glimpse into Tarboro's past. The Tarboro Historic District showcases the heart of the town from the late 1700s through the early 1900s. It's a mix…
Pull over a sec, because you're looking at a piece of history that helped shape the South! This unassuming wooden structure is one of the few surviving cotton presses from the mid-1700s. Back in the day, cotton was…
This historic train station complex, dating back to 1884, once connected Tarboro to the wider world. The Railroad Depot Complex included a brick freight house built in 1884, later expanded around 1912. A passenger…
Step back in time as we cruise through Edgemont, a neighborhood that tells a story of Rocky Mount's growth in the early 20th century. From about 1915 to 1950, this area blossomed as Rocky Mount expanded. You'll find a…
Get ready to step back in time! This spot marks the location of Rocky Mount Mills, a true pioneer in North Carolina's industrial revolution. Back in 1816, this was only the second cotton mill built in the entire state.…
Pulling up near Stonewall, you're driving past a piece of Nash County history, a silent witness to generations of life and labor in this agricultural heartland. Built around 1830, Stonewall, also known as the Lewis…
Welcome to Elm City, where the echoes of a bustling railroad town still linger! This district, a snapshot of life between about 1873 and 1930, reveals the story of a community built on rails. Elm City blossomed thanks…
Stand near The Meadows and you're standing near a piece of Nash County history, a window into early 19th-century plantation life. Constructed in the early 1800s, The Meadows, also known as the Robert Carter Hilliard…