Indian Heritage Trail
Places to Visit

  • Ellerbe Springs (NC)

    This restaurant and inn was the site of an early 19th century mineral springs resort.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway passes Ellerbe Springs at its southeastern end.

  • Rankin Museum of American Heritage (NC)

    Discover natural and early American history at this museum.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    This museum can be found in Ellerbe where the byway begins.

  • Town Creek Indian Mound (NC)

    North Carolina's oldest state historic site featuring the structures from a past Native American culture.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located at the northwest end of the byway on SR 1542.

  • Uwharrie National Forest (NC)

    One of the four National Forests in North Carolina, this forest surrounds the byway on both sides.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Just north of the byway.

  • Wadesboro (NC)

    As the county seat, Wadesboro is one of the oldest settlements of the area.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Located southwest of the byway on US Highway 74.