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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.
Tarboro is a city in North Carolina going all the way back to British settlement in 1760. Tarboro has about 10,600 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.
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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.
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.
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.
Tarboro, a historic small town in North Carolina, offers a rich history and numerous historic sites to explore. From the early days when the Tuscarora Indians settled the region to now, Tarboro is an interesting, historic small town that every North Carolinian should visit at least once.
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