Piedmont Region, North Carolina
Covering nearly one half of North Carolina in the central part of the state, the Piedmont is an area of gently rolling foothills with the occasional boulder or unexpected rock outcropping. The Piedmont region boasts of one of the most dynamic economies in the United States and is home to the state's largest cities and biggest financial institutions. Renowned research universities, textile and furniture factories, tobacco farms, shopping meccas, top golf courses and abundant historic sites are also part of the makeup of the Piedmont.
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1812 Hitching Post
The 1812 Hitching Post was the birthplace of four-term N. C. Lieutenant Governor W. D. Turner in 1865 and was also owned by North Carolina Senator Columbus Vance Henkel in the early to mid-1900'
Turnersburg, NC Historic HomesHistoric Trivette Clinic Ghost Tours
This is the only hospital ever built in North Iredell. It was in operation from 1932 - 1938, and was a full service facility. Following the founder\'
Hamptonville, NC Ghost ToursCarolina Model Railroaders
Carolina Model Railroaders, Inc. (CMR) is Greensboro's oldest model railroad club. CMR has served the Triad with over 34
Greensboro, NC Railroad HistoryBadin Inn Golf Resort & Club
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Badin Inn Golf Resort & Club has been called "Mini-Pinehurst,"
Badin, NC Golf CoursesChatham County Historical Association
Request a brochure of the numerous sites in Chatham County that are listed on the National Historic Register. Visit the modest museum in the Chatham County Courthouse on Fridays, from 10am until 2pm. Scattered throughout the county are fourteen highway historical markers (six in Pittsboro)
Pittsboro, NC MuseumsO. Henry Statues
This outdoor, three-piece sculpture group honors Greensboro's best known writer, William Sydney Porter (O. Henry). It features a bronze likeness of the author, a 7-by-14-foot open book of his short stories and a statue of his small dog, Lovey. Located on the corner on North Elm &
Greensboro, NC ArtsLake Michael Park
Lake Michael is a beautiful 59-acre lake with two piers and a surrounding 200-acre park with nature trails, playgrounds, volleyball, horseshoes, picnic areas, boat rental, fishing, overnight group camping and restrooms. For reservations, licenses and fees, call Lake Michael at (919) 563-4573
Mebane, NC LakesBattle of Clapp's Mill Marker
A memorial mill stone marker circled by granite story boards and maps relates the March 2, 1781
Burlington, NC Battlesites