North Durham Country Byway
Places to Visit
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The largest surrender of the Civil War occurred here between Generals Joseph E. Johnston and William T. Sherman.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: In Durham
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The roots of the tobacco industry as we know it today started with the Duke family homestead in the early 1800s.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: In Durham off of NC 157.
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Established in the mid-1800s, this University has a beautiful campus with gothic architecture.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located in Durham, Duke University features beautiful gothic architecture nestled in the greenery of North Carolina.
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The city of Durham is a dynamic point near the byway that visitors will want to explore.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Off of I-85 and US 501.
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The byway travels by a portion of this popular reservoir.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: At the southeast corner of the byway off of SR 1615.
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Located in the 1891 St. Joseph AME Church, the Hayti Heritage Center houses African American archives and art galleries.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 804 Old Fayetteville St. In Durham
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Historic Stagville Plantation (NC)
Stagville was one of the largest plantations in the south before the Civil War.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Off of SR 1615.
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Five miles of walks and pathways through flowerbeds and native plants make up the Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
Location: Located at Duke University, near the medical center.
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This historic park features the restored McCown Mangum House.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 5101 Roxboro Rd.
