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Visions of Yesteryear Photographs of Granville County Confederate soldiers on display as part of the “Visions of Yesteryears: A look back at days gone by” exhibit in Harris Hall of the Granville County Historical Society Museum. MARK DOLEJS / Dispatch file photo
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History Haven
Dating back to 1761, Oxford, the seat built for Shaw in 1921. It commemorates of Granville County, is steeped in history, Shaw’s life and the history of the school. architecture and rich heritage. The city is home to numerous museums seeking to capture those qualities and put them on 110 Court St., Oxford display for visitors. (919) 693-9706 granvillemuseumnc.org Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 202 E. McClanahan St., Oxford Saturday (919) 690-8055 Located in what used to be the county shawmuseum.com The George C. Shaw Museum is a jail, the Granville County Museum tells small, nonprofit museum dedicated to pre- the history of Granville County through serving the history of the Mary Potter artifacts, text, murals, oral histories and a Academy and its founder, Dr. George film. Topics include agriculture, education, Clayton Shaw. The academy was estab- architecture and industry. Exhibits are lished in 1889 as an annex of the Timo- educational and interactive. thy Darling Presbyterian Church, where Shaw was also the founding pastor, and 1 Museum Lane, Oxford was meant to help educate African Ameri(919) 693-9706 cans in the area. granvillemuseumnc.org The museum is housed in a residence
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Museums numerous in Granville County seat
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Opened in 2000, the Harris Exhibit Hall is a member of the North Carolina Grassroots Science Collaborative and frequently houses hands-on science exhibits, as well as exhibits covering history, art and culture. The building, a former freezer locker plant, was obtained in 1998 by the Granville County Historical Society and subsequently underwent two years of renovations. It now houses, in addition to the exhibit rooms, several offices, a conference room, a workshop, an archival room, restrooms and a kitchen.
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Call for hours and appointments The Oak Hill Heritage House gives visitors a look into the history of the Oak Hill area. The museum holds an open house every fifth sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. All other times, prospective visitors should contact the museum for an appointment.
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600 College St., Oxford (919) 603-3906 mhc-oxford.org Call for hours Housed in the Cobb Center on the campus of the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, the Sallie Mae Ligon Museum and Archive covers the past of North Carolina’s first residential home for children.
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Vance County Regional Fair
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OCTOBER 11 Henderson Vance Chess Club Tournament (252) 738-0375 vhchessclub.com
OCTOBER 17 Show, Shine, Shag & Dine car show and East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame pre-events
Cruise in and cook out from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Satterwhite Point, Kerr Lake Hosted by the Vance County Tourism Development Authority $10 cover charge Car show and hall of fame guests only Show is from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
OCTOBER 18
Show, Shine, Shag & Dine and East Coast Drag Time
Location: Historic Downtown Henderson 7:30 to 11 a.m. registration Judged cars $25; non-judged cars $20. Live Entertainment from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include vendors, drag race legends, a drag race memorabilia auction, drag cars and more.
OCTOBER 18
Carolina Sailing Club Championship Series
Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to guest sailors carolinasailingclub.org
OCTOBER 18
Corbitt Truck Show
Location: Williams Street, Henderson 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Corbitt Preservation Association Hosted by the Vance County Tourism Department
OCTOBER 19
East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame and Reunion
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public Meet drag race icons that participated in the sport in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s Location: Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center Hosted by the Vance County
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Riders from the Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Bike Ride will stay overnight in the historic downtown area of Oxford.
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OCTOBER 19
Location: Henderson Point, Kerr Lake 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open to guest sailors carolinasailingclub.org
OCTOBER 24-25
Registration for Kerr Lake Autumn Art Show
Location: Vance-Granville Community College’s Vance County campus Sponsored by the Kerr Lake Arts Society For more information, call Leigh Brigham at (252) 492-5281
OCT. 27 to Nov. 7 Kerr Lake Autumn Art Show
Location: Vance-Granville Community College’s Vance County campus Sponsored by the Kerr Lake Arts Society For more information, call Leigh Brigham at (252) 492-5281
Eighth Annual Harvest Festival
Features antique tractors, old-time cooking, a tobacco auction, a farm shop and homestead displays. Put on by the Lord Granville Agricultural Heritage Association. Held on the corner of 12th and G streets in Butner.
(919) 693-6125 or go to visitgranvillenc.com.
WARREN COUNTY OCTOBER 11
Harvest Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Warrenton Courthouse Square Festival with food, live music, arts and crafts, inflatables for youth
OCTOBER 10-12
Fourth Annual Masonic Home of Oxford Homecoming Festival
Shrine parade, Masonic barbecue cookoff, stew by the Andrew Jackson Lodge, tours of the campus and live entertainment mhc-oxford.org This list of events was provided by the Granville County Tourism Development Authority. For more information, call
OCTOBER 25 Fright Night 4 to 9 p.m. In Warrenton Courthouse Square There will be a ghost walk at 8:30 p.m. These events were provided by Robert Davie, Warrenton town administrator. For more information, contact Davie at (252) 257-1122.
NOVEMBER 8 Henderson Vance Chess Club Tournament (252) 738-0375 vhchessclub.com
NOVEMBER 14-15
Fall Shrimp and Oyster Steamfest
Location: Old Winn Dixie Building, 210 Raleigh Road, Henderson For more information, contact Brady Maddox at (252) 438-8568 This list of events was provided by the Vance County Tourism Department, 946-T W. Andrews Ave., Henderson. For more information, contact the department at (252) 438-2222 or go to kerrlake-nc.com.
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Check out the Heritage Trail
The following information was compiled and provided by the Vance County Tourism Department, 946-T W. Andrews Ave., Henderson, NC 27536. The department may be contacted at (252) 438-222 or kerrlake-nc.com. 1) Railroad Bridge — Located over the Tar River at the Vance-Franklin County line. One of the stone pilasters still stands from the original stone bridge built in the early 1900’s. An iron bridge was built and then the current bridge was built in 1975. US 1 Bypass South at South Chavis Road. 2) Ashburn Hall, circa 1835 — This Federal style house was built several decades before the Civil War. Fine Greek Revival is evident in the exterior and interior throughout the house. Universal pedimented bay windows flank the pedimented front porch. 3385 Charlie Grissom Road. 3) Epping Forrest (Capehart Gothic Cottage), circa 1860 — Built by Captain Thomas Capehart. Considered one of the finest examples of Gothic Revival style of domestic architecture in the state. 1454 Kittrell College Road. 4) Linbank Post Office, circa 1820 — George C. Burns, who came from Linbank, Scotland, was the first Postmaster. The building served as a general
store and a stage coach stop. The post office stands in the yard of the Harps family home built in the 1880’s of Georgian and Federal style.2971 N. Lynnbank Road. 5) Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, circa 1856 — Built as a simple rectangular one-room structure with the steeple added later. The bays on the steeple and five bays of the nave are marked by windows surmounted by a triangular transom. 101 Mt. Carmel Church Road. 6) Weldon’s Mill, circa 1700’s — Originally an old board dam built by Johnson Family. This gristmill is a two story structure resting on a high stone foundation with the overshot wheel and sluice still in place. Original interior equipment remains. 2250 Weldon’s Mill Road. 7) Hale House — late 19th-century, twos tory frame house, follows a T-plan and has an unusual two-tier porch that wraps around the end of the main block. 1109 Peter Gill Road. 8) Bobbitt Shingle Store, circa 1890 — The design of the shingles on the second floor wall and the paneled shutters across the store front are unique features of the building. Intersection of Kittrell & Bobbitt roads.
9) Plank Chapel United Methodist Church, circa 1880 — The first church building was called the Methodist Meeting House. The structure has stained glass windows and was built out of handsawed planks and timbers put together with wooden pegs. 3047 Bobbitt Road. 10) St. James Episcopal Church, circa 1860, Diocese of N.C. — A well preserved Gothic style and one of the most significant of early church buildings. There are many outstanding memorials including a cross of genuine amethyst and windows of very fine stained glass by Tiffany and Company. The church administered to patients and provided Christian burial to the 52 soldiers interred at nearby Confederate Cemetery. Intersection of E. Main & N. Williams St., Kittrell. 11) Confederate Cemetery — Serves as a resting place for 52 soldiers from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. All of the soldiers buried in the cemetery died at Kittrell Springs Hotel. The dates of deaths reveal that the first was Aug. 1, 1864, and the last April 15, 1865. A N.C. Civil War Trail site. West Chavis Road. Kittrell. 12) Old Kittrell College, circa 1885-86 — The Normal Industrial School began in 1885 and in
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1887 became a college. The campus now serves as the Kittrell Job Corps. 1096 U.S. 1 Bypass South. 13) “Mistletoe Villa,” circa 1883 — One of the most impressive Victorian homes in the state, the house features 11 fireplaces, detailed woodwork, 9- and 11-foot ceilings. Revival period architectural elements. 144 E. Young Ave. 14) Harriet & Henderson Yarns, Inc., circa 1895 — Henderson Cotton Mill was organized in 1895 followed by Harriet Cotton Mill in 1900. Mr. D.Y. Cooper was the first president. No longer in operation. 500 Alexander Ave. 15) Henry A. Dennis County Office Building, circa 1911 — Originally the U.S. Post Office. Two-story granite-faced neoclassical building. 300 S. Garnett St. 16) Croatan Club Building, circa 1905 — Two-story brick building. Originally occupied by a dry goods store and jewelry store on the first floor and meeting rooms for the Croatan Mens Club on the second floor. 229-233 S. Garnett St. 17) Greenway’s Authentic Charcoal Grill, circa mid-1880’s — Originally the Reavis Building was a general merchandise store. It later became the Charles Department Store. Entirely altered from its original appearance, the building has been restored and is now a restaurant. 200 S. Garnett St. 18) Former Zollicoffer Law Office, circa 1881 Small Italianate brick office built by A.C. Zollicoffer, prominent attorney. Now serves as Cloninger
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Law Office. 215 N. Garnett St. 19) George’s Restaurant, constructed circa 1880, it is one of Henderson’s oldest commercial buildings. It has served for brief periods as Citizen’s National Bank, the Corbitt Buggy Company, a grist mill and for many years was the home of Samuel Watkins Dry Goods & Hardware Store. Formerly a twostory building the second floor was removed and the building renovated. It now serves as a restaurant. 20) Gholson and Gholson, Attorneys Office, circa 1896 — Began as office space, then a bicycle repair shop, the building has mostly been used for law offices and is now Harvey Jackson Law Firm. 125 N. Garnett St. 21) Former H. Leslie Perry Library, circa 1924 — Built as a memorial to a Henderson attorney. The Greek Revival brick building has a gable front roof. Features a Grecian frieze of Alexander’s triumphant return to Babylon. It opened in 1924. 121 Young St. 22) Henderson Raleigh & Gaston Railroad Freight Depot, circa 1870’s — The Raleigh & Gaston Railroad was the first railroad through Henderson. Restored and used as the Chase Development Corporation office space, it is now named Garnett Street Station. 208 N. Garnett St. 23) Henderson Fire Station, circa 1908 — The five-story brick structure with its Italianate Revival clock tower is still used as a fire station. The
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tower forms the visual focus for the northern end of Henderson’s Downtown Historic District. 205 N. Garnett St. 24) Former Vance County Courthouse, circa 1884 — Designed by Master Architect of the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad, Captain James Robert Thrower. The building was completely remodeled in the 1960’s by the firm of Milburn and Heister of Washington, D.C. Now serves as County Administration building. 122 Young St. 25) Henderson Middle School, circa 193536 — Originated as The (Second) Henderson High School. Brick Neo-Gothic, numerous symbolic, stonecarved exterior features. 219 Charles St. 26) Henderson Institute Historical Museum, circa 1998 — From its establishment in 1887 by the Freedmen’s Mission Board of the United Presbyterian Church, through the beginnings of school integration in 1970, the Henderson Institute was the only secondary school open to African Americans in Vance County. This building is all that remains of an educational complex that once anchored the surrounding African American neighborhood. Call for museum hours or to make an appointment. (252) 430-0616. Corner of N. Beckford & Rockspring St. 27) Eaton-Johnson Junior High School — Originally Henderson Normal Institute. First all-black high school in the county. 500 W. Rockspring St.
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Trail from page 7 28) Vance County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) — Nancy Wilson, executive director, (252) 438-2222; kerrlakenc. com; vctourism@gloryroad.net. Tourist and local area information. 946-T West Andrews Ave. 29) The Corbitt Buggy/Motor Truck Company — R.J. Corbitt built his first factory in 1900 to produce horse-drawn buggies or carriages. He then produced his first automobile, which didn’t compete too well with the larger producers. He then made trucks used in World War I and II and are still used today. Presently houses retail shops. 1700 Parham St. 30) “Bellwood,” circa 1760 — The original house has been brick veneered and extensively remodeled. It retains early characteristics in its basic proportions and much of the interior and structural detail. The grounds are part of an original grant from Lord Granville to William Eaton, a leader in the formation of Granville County. Corner of Oxford Road. & Cedarwood Drive. 31) Herman United Methodist Church, circa late-19th century — Small frame church with
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three-bay front and side elevation. Windows on the front have arched hoods and the door has a semicircular transom. 6070 Highway 158 Business. 32) La Grange Plantation, circa 1770, 1840 — The two-story, three-bay house has a hip roof and Italianate ornamentation, which resembles that of Belvidere: the bracketed cornice and porch, the corner posts and the porch posts. La Grange has been restored to 18th-century charm and elegance. Private residence. 771 Nutbush Road. 33) Ashland Plantation/Vance County Historical Museum, circa 1740, 1820-27 — The four handsome brick chimneys, window entablatures and Tuscan entrance porch are noteworthy exterior features. Boyhood home of colonial judge Richard Henderson, and later his son, Leonard Henderson, the first Supreme Court Justice of North Carolina, for whom the City of Henderson is named. The home also serves as the Vance County Historical Museum. Viewing by appointment. Call (252) 431-7106 to schedule an appointment. 5533 Satterwhite Point Road. 34) Kingsbury (Hunter Satterwhite Place), circa 1837 — Typical Greek Revival with interior woodwork handsomely detailed. The center hall plan is followed with a unique stair and central chimneys, heating rooms front and rear. The three bay, two story frame house with a low hip roof has retained original six over six windows. The house has been
owned by the Satterwhite family for over 100 years. Intersection of Satterwhite Point & Nutbush roads. 35) Reavis House, circa 1790-1825 — This two story frame house with circular front steps of native stone has overall form of typical 18th century Georgian houses. It is believed that the house was built by the elder Samuel Reavis or one of his sons, a brother of Lewis Reavis which the city of Henderson was founded. 1393 Satterwhite Point Road. 36) Greystone Quarry, circa 1835 — Stone from this quarry was used in the State Capitol. Work was done by hand until the first steam-powered plant was installed in 1885. Breathtaking views are seen from top of steep cliffs on all sides. 6969 Greystone Road. 37) Lamplight Inn and Tobacco Farm Camp — The inn resides on a 150 yr. old, 5 acre former tobacco farm. The two-story farmhouse with a wraparound porch now serves as a country bed & breakfast. The Tobacco Farm Camp (on the grounds of the restored farm) offers cabins, camper and RV sites. Enjoy a rural setting surrounded by woodlands and tobacco fields. (252) 438- 6311. 1680 Flemingtown Road. 38) Former Middleburg Steak House, circa 1930’s — Originally the Middleburg Community House, the building was constructed by local residents and was funded by the Civil Works Administration and the Federal Emergency Relief Admin-
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istration. George Blum, a resident of Middleburg, designed and supervised the project. All of the materials were donated by local residents and businesses. The entire structure was designed so an individual log could be removed and replaced without upsetting the logs next to it. 7139 Broad St. 39) George Blum House — Former Mayor of Middleburg, and financed and designed the Middleburg Steak House/ community building. 33 N. Hawkins Ave. 40) Pleasant Hill (Rivenoak), circa 1750 A two story, five bay frame house with four stalwart chimneys. Built by Philemon Hawkins II, who signed the State Constitution. Many outstanding business, professional and political leaders were produced by Pleasant Hill including William Hawkins, governor of North Carolina, 1811-1814. 670 Flemingtown Road. 41) Taroano, circa 1860 — Named for the Tar and Roanoke Rivers, the structure exhibits typical Greek Revival features including a low hip roof, wide fluted corner post, symmetrical molded door and window frames with corner blocks, front door surrounded by sidelights and a transom. Brittian Harris bought the land in 1830 from Governor Hawkins of Pleasant Hill. 5045 US1/158 Bypass. 42) St. John’s Episcopal Church, circa 17461956 — The only remaining colonial Anglican Church building in the Diocese of North Carolina.
The impact of the church on the history of the county and the entire colony is permanently recorded in the epitaphs in the cemetery beside the church. Worship services are held at intervals throughout the year. Jct. NC 39 N. and Stagecoach Road., Williamsboro. 43) Burnside Plantation, circa 1760 — The house is one of the finest examples of Federal plantation architecture in central North Carolina. The fivebay, two-story structure rests on a stone foundation and is covered by molded weatherboards. One of the restored 19th century buildings next to the main house serves as a guest house for casual lodging. Owned by Agnes and George Harvin, (252) 4387688, burnsideplantation. com. 960 Burnside Road. 44) Marrow’s Chapel United Methodist Church, circa 1875 — The frame structure resting on a stone foundation has paneled corner posts which rise to the bracketed eaves. The brackets continue along the rake board and project forward terminating in pendants which are part of a sawn work barge board construction. 2828 Morgan Road. 45) Tungsten Mine, circa 1945 — Tungsten, a rare silver-white metallic element, is one of the most useful metals, according to World Book Encyclopedia. Joseph and Richard Hamme found the mineral on their farm in 1942 and the Tungsten Mining Corporation was started. The mill was built in 1946. No longer in operation. Tungsten Mine Road. 46) Nutbush Presbyterian Church, circa
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1757 — Gathering first near the banks of Nutbush Creek, many settlers came from Virginia. First officially organized in 1764 by the Rev. James Crestwell. Both he and the following pastor were outspoken leaders in North Carolina’s independence effort. Nutbush Church Road. 47) Pool Rock Plantation, circa 1758, 1800, 1847 — First half (rear section) was built in mid 1750’s. In 1847, builder Jacob Holt added a twostory front portion in an Italianate Revival style. The original two story gable roofed frame structure has retained its Federal characteristics. 1305 Pool Rock Road. 48) Bloomsberry, circa 1850 — The first plantation home burned and Jacob Holt, who became famous for his treatment of front porches, was commissioned to build this Greek Revival style home. 3455 Thomas Road. 49) Belvidere, circa 1848 — A two story frame Greek Revival Italianate house built for William Henry Boyd in 1848 by Jacob Holt. One of the oldest school houses in Vance County stands in the right hand corner of the yard. Dead end of Thomas Road. 50) Home of Folk Artist, Ruth Russell Williams — Williams, an acclaimed folk artist (19322010), used painting to tell stories about her upbringing in rural North Carolina. She attained worldwide success, with collectors prizing her brightly colored paintings. (252) 492-2662. 45 Williams Lane.
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Golden China Restaurant (252)1654 N. Garnett Street (252) 492-9131 Golden Corral Family Steak House (252) 438-9500 103 N. Cooper Dr. Golden Skillet (252) 492-4040 444 Dabney Drive Hattie’s (252) 492-2166 1012 S. Garnett St. Healthy Treats 941 W. Andrews Ave. (252) 430-0893 Henderson Mexican Restaurant (252) 492-9173 1101 Nicholas St. Hershey’s Ice Cream (252) 492-3374 567 Ruin Creek Road Ichibar Japanese Restaurant (252) 438-7079 901 S. Beckford Drive, Henderson Marketplace
Bamboo Garden (252) 438-8080 1520 Dabney West Shopping Center, Dabney Dr. Biddie Edwards Grill Home of Jerry’s Hot Dogs (252) 438-7172 1155 E. Andrews Ave. China King (252) 433-8088 383 Raleigh Road China Kitchen (252) 492-4150 511 E. Andrews Ave. China Star (252) 436-9080 1411 E. Andrews Ave. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (252) 431-9111 I-85, Exit 212, Ruin Creek Road Crossroads Family Restaurant (252) 430-1129 946-G West Andrews Ave. (Crossroads Shopping Center) Denny’s Restaurant (252) 438-4800 I-85, Exit 213, Dabney Drive George’s Restaurant (252) 492-0090 210 N. Garnett St.
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Pizza Inn (252) 492-2144 1250 Coble Blvd. Ribeye’s (252) 430-1117 2002 Graham Ave. Ruby Tuesdays (252) 492-6243 101 Exchange St. (off Dabney Dr.) Sam’s Grill & Restaurant (252) 430-1501 7630 N.C. 39 N. Skipper’s/Forsyth’s Bar-B-Q (252) 438-5228 I-85, Exit 215, 2362 N. Garnett St. So-ul Delicious Restaurant (252) 438-2093 1502 Raleigh Rd. Spiritual Connections Cafe (252) 767-1988 221 S. Garnett St. Sunrise Biscuit Co. (252) 333 N. Garnett St. 492-0257 Twisters Karaoke & Cafe (252) 598-0534 118 Zeb Robinson Rd. (Shag Dancing) Two Guys Burgers (252) 492-1441 218 Linden Ave., Oxford Two Twenty Seafood Restaurant (252) 492-8084 I-85, Exit 215, 1812 N. Garnett St.
Village Kitchen (252) 738-9998 919 Beckford Drive Waffle House (2 locations) 942 W. Andrews Ave. (252) 430-0218 1135 Ruin Creek Road (252) 431-9102 Fast Food Restaurants: • Arby’s, 403 Raleigh Road • Biddie Edwards Grill, 1155 E. Andrews Ave. • Big Cheese Pizza, 901 S. Beckford Drive • Bojangles, 1518 Dabney Road and 1425 E. Andrews Ave. • Burger King (3 locations), 391 Raleigh Road, 565 Ruin Creek Road, 1817 N. Garnett St. • Chic-fil-a, 200 Trade St. (off Dabney Drive) • Hardee’s, 120 Dabney Drive • JJ Fish & Chicken, 1202 E. Andrews Ave. • Little Ceasars, 208 Dabney Drive • McDonald’s (3 locations), 1695 Dabney Drive, 1421 E. Andrews Ave., 200 N. Cooper Drive (inside Wal-Mart) • Papa John’s Pizza, 1526 Dabney Drive • Sheetz, 619 Ruin Creek Road • Sunrise Biscuit Co., 333 N. Garnett St. • Taco Bell, 1737 Dabney Drive • Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers, 1516 Dabney Drive This list was provided by the Vance
County Tourism Department, 946-T W. Andrews Ave., Henderson. For more information, contact the department at (252) 438-2222 or go to kerrlake-nc.com.
Granville County
Bob’s Barbeque N.C. 56, Creedmoor (919) 528-2081 El Corral 406 N. Main St., Creedmoor (919) 528-6100 Finch’s Family Restaurants 101 W. Masonic Road, Creedmoor (919) 528-6565 George’s Restaurant and Lounge 104 E. Industry Drive, Oxford (919) 603-3760 georgesrestaurantoxford.com Goshen Street Kitchen 1102 Goshen St., Oxford (919) 690-0765 Grammie’s Kitchen 209 N. Main St., Creedmoor (919) 529-1300 grammieskitchencreedmoor.com Harvest Restaurant 205 Williamsboro St., Oxford (919) 603-1460 House of Ribeyes 102 Roxboro Road, Oxford (919) 693-9282
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The Daily Dispatch Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 106 E. Industry Drive, Oxford (919) 603-0001  Milano’s 127 Williamsboro St., Oxford (919) 693-6444  Munching Marvin’s 1195 U.S. 158, Berea (919) 690-1856  Pergamon Restaurant 2555 Capitol Drive, Creedmoor (919) 529-1221 pergamonrestaurant.com  SnoCrazy 935 College St., Oxford  Sunrise Biscuit Company 128 Williamsboro St., Oxford (919) 6930-6178  Taylor’s Grill 125 Broad St., Oxford (919) 693-9931  The Wilton Grill 3595 N.C. 56, Wilton (919) 529-1370  Ribeyes Steakhouse Butner/Creedmoor 1515 N.C. 56, Butner (919) 529-2830  Raleigh Cake Pops 208 N. Main St., Creedmoor (919) 438-1327 raleighcakepops.com  Sam’s Grill 325 Central Ave., Butner (919) 575-4052  Fast Food Restaurants: OXFORD • Hwy 55 Restaurant, U.S. 15 South • Bojangle’s, U.S. 15 South • Burger King, 825 Linden Ave.
• China Wok, 308 Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Cookout, 525 E. Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Domino’s Pizza, Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Hibachi Buffet, 1011 Lewis St. • Hong Kong Restaurant, 134 Roxboro Road • KFC/Taco Bell, Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • McDonald’s, 115 Industry Drive (Granville Corners) • Popeye’s, 904 Linden Ave. • Subway, 913 Linden Ave. • Top China Restaurant, 101 Hilltop Village • Wendy’s, 900 Linden Ave.  CREEDMOOR/BUTNER • Bojangle’s, 1567 N.C. 56 Creedmoor • ChinaTown Chinese Restaurant, 405 Central Ave., Butner • China Wok, 2165 E. Wilton Ave., Creedmoor • El Rio LLC, 2531 E. Lyon Station Road, Creedmoor • Hardee’s, 2568 W. Lyon Station Road, Creedmoor • Japan King, 1515 N.C. 56, Creedmoor • KRS Grill, 316 Central Ave., Butner • McDonald’s, 1543 N.C. 56 Creedmoor • Pizza Hut, 1572 N.C. 56, Creedmoor • Sonic, 1586 N.C. 56, Creedmoor • Subway, 2173 N.C. 56, Creedmoor • Taste of China, 2531 E. Lyon Station Road, Creedmoor • Wendy’s, 1546 N.C. 56, Creedmoor  This list was provided by the Granville County Tourism Development Authority. For more information, call (919) 6936125 or go to visitgranvillenc.com.  Â
Warren County
 China King 319 E. Macon St., Warrenton (252) 257-0747
China King 1208 U.S. 158 Business, Norlina (252) 456-9009  The Hardware Cafe 106 S. Main St., Warrenton (252) 257-2779  The Local House 137 S. Main St., Warrenton, (252) 257-1306  Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 895 U.S. 158 Bypass, Warrenton (252) 257-1660  Milano’s Pizza Main St. Warrenton (252) 257-5800  Na Na’s Roost 640 W. Ridgeway St., Warrenton (252) 257-2552  Robinson Ferry Restaurant and Spirits 111 North Bragg St.. Warrenton (252) 257-1991 robinsonferryrestaurant.com  Whistle Stop CafÊ 123 Hyco St., Norlina (252) 456-0855  Fast Food Restaurants: • The Burger Barn, E. Macon St., Warrenton. • Burger King, 117 U.S. 158, Norlina. • Hardee’s, 417 W Ridgeway St. • Newt’s Grill, 112 Madison St., Warrenton • Subway, E. Macon St., Warrenton.  For more information on dining options in Warren County, contact Robert Davie, Warrenton town administrator, at (252) 257-1122.
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Satterwhite Point Marina
Lakefront Rental Cabins Gas Dock with Marine Supplies and snacks located off Buoy K Wet Slip and Drystack Boat Storage 6470 Satterwhite Point Road • Henderson, NC 27537 email: info@satterwhitept.com
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