A scenic drive in Battle Park will take you through the area from which Rocky Mount got its name. The park is the site of the original village of Rocky Mount and its first post office circa 1816. The park offers picnic facilities, scenic overlooks, walks along the Tar River, and a marble monument to local Confederates who served in the war.
The current home of the City Club of Rocky Mount, MacHaven was built in 1910 by Mr. J.W. Hines. Mr. Hines' considerable finacial estate came from the manufacture of ice before the days of refrigeration.
Rocky Mount, NC Other Attractions
Golf Digest 4-Star rating. Host site of PGA of America Playing Ability Test and 2007 National Senior Amputee Tournament. ...
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The Andy Griffith Playhouse, circa 1920, is the first known site of a public school in Mount Airy. Andy Griffith attended ele...
Free tea with every purchase of at least $3 and before 3:00 p.m. everyday. Free delivery. Call for details. Lunch and dinner ...