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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tarboro,_North_CarolinaTarboro, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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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.

2. mapcarta.com › TarboroTarboro Map - Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA - Mapcarta

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   Tarboro. Type: Town with 10,600 residents. Description: town in North Carolina, United States. Postal code: 27886. Categories: town in the United States and locality. Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina Coastal Plain, North Carolina, South, United States, North America. View on Open­Street­Map.

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3. www.tarboro-nc.com › main_visitors › indexWelcome to town of Tarboro, NC - Tarboro, North Carolina

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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.

4. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g49593THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Tarboro (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   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 July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Tarboro. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

5. www.tarboro-nc.com › main_visitors › historicHistoric Attractions - Tarboro, North Carolina

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   Explore the past in one of North Carolina's oldest towns, with over 300 historic structures, a veterans' museum, and a town common. Discover the stories of Tarboro's residents, from Revolutionary War heroes to African American pioneers, and enjoy the shops and restaurants downtown.

6. www.tarboro-nc.com › main_visitors › tarboro_s_storyTarboro's Story - Tarboro, North Carolina

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   Learn about the origins, development, and challenges of Tarboro, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina. Discover how Tarboro became a river port, a county seat, a Civil War site, and a historic district.

7. www.discoveredgecombe.com › tarboroWelcome to Edgecombe Tourism, NC

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   A vibrant picturesque town, Tarboro is the county seat in Edgecombe County with a population of more than 11,000. Chartered in 1760, Tarboro served the area as an important Colonial river port and thriving trade center until the Civil War.

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   What is Tarboro NC known for?

   • 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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   Where is Tarboro NC?

   • "Tarboro, the only town in the county, is handsomely situated on the south-west bank of Tar River, just above the mouth of Hendrick's Creek, in lat. 35 deg. 45 min. It is forty-eight miles west by north from Washington, thirty-six south of Halifax, eighty-three northwest of Newbern, and sixty-eight east of Raleigh.

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   How many buildings are in Tarboro NC?

   • 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. An additional 24 Antebellum homes stand strong in the district.

   Historic Attractions - Tarboro, North Carolina

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   When did Tarboro become a county?

   • The North Carolina General Assembly chartered "Tarborough" on November 30, 1760. The town was laid out with 109 lots, to be sold for two British pounds apiece. 12 lots and a 50-acre "town common" were laid out for the general public's use. Tarboro officially became the county seat of Edgecombe county in 1764.

   Tarboro's Story - Tarboro, North Carolina

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   Why is Tarboro called Tarboro?

   • Tuscarora Indians were the original settlers of the region surrounding Tarboro. When the British arrived in 1733, they called their new town "Tawboro" after "taw," the Tuscarora word for "river of health." The North Carolina General Assembly chartered "Tarborough" on November 30, 1760.

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   When did Tarboro become the county seat of Edgecombe County?

   • Tarboro officially became the county seat of Edgecombe county in 1764. The North Carolina Legislature met in Tarboro in 1787, as it was one of Eastern North Carolina's leading towns. President George Washington slept in Tarboro during a Southern tour in 1791. He said our town offered "the best salute you could have from a single cannon."

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