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Created in 1760, Tarboro is the ninth-oldest incorporated town in North Carolina. Situated on the Tar River at the fall line in the Piedmont, the town served the area as an important colonial river port. It was a thriving trade center until the Civil War.
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From our 45-block historic district, the largest in North Carolina, to our acclaimed breweries and restaurants, Tarboro surprises and delights. Come over and stay awhile! We're sure that you, too, will fall in love.
Dec 16, 2021 · Things to Do in Tarboro, North Carolina: See Tripadvisor's 909 traveler reviews and photos of Tarboro tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in August. We have reviews of the best places to see in Tarboro. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Tarboro's 45-block historic district, the largest in North Carolina, boasts over 300 structures from the 1700s onward. Five buildings from the 18th century remain, with the oldest being the Archibald White House from 1785.
Historic Tarboro, N.C., is a small town with Old South character — the only remaining original common on the East Coast outside of Boston. Project 543 tells the story of unique spots across North Carolina we hope will become some of your favorite places.
Aug 28, 2013 · Tarboro was incorporated in 1760, the ninth oldest town in North Carolina, sixteen years before the signing of our Declaration of Independence. At its center is a 15 acre park set aside by the founding fathers as common ground.
