Camden, North Carolina

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11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Camden County Jail · 0.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This imposing brick jail housed criminals in Camden County for decades. Built in 1910, the Camden County Jail was a no-frills place. Its most notable feature was the second-floor cellblock, basically a big metal box…

• CSS Black Warrior · 2.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here, near Camden County, lies the story of the CSS Black Warrior and its fiery demise. The Black Warrior, a Confederate schooner, played a role in defending Roanoke Island in 1862. It was part of the Confederate…

• Elizabeth City Historic District · 3.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time as you enter the Elizabeth City Historic District, a living testament to centuries of growth and change. Beginning after 1789, this area blossomed into a thriving hub, showcasing architectural styles…

• Twin Houses · 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second and take a look at those houses! They're called the Twin Houses, and they're a super rare example of early American architecture. Built around 1797, these are two identical Federal-style homes…

• William Riley Abbott House · 10.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This plantation house was built with profits from the forced labor of about 40 enslaved people. The William Riley Abbott House, near South Mills, was constructed around 1850. William Riley Abbott used wealth generated…

• Cove Grove · 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at Cove Grove, a glimpse into North Carolina's plantation past. Built around 1830, this house showcases a transition between Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles, a popular trend of the time.…

• Fletcher-Skinner-Nixon House and Outbuildings · 17.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house whispers tales of a bygone era, back when plantations shaped the landscape of North Carolina. Known as Swampside, the Fletcher-Skinner-Nixon House's main structure dates back to around 1820. It's a…

• Newbold–White House · 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a life built on faith and the land, right here along the Perquimans River. This is where Abraham Sanders, a Quaker, chose to build his home in 1730. Sanders, a man of peace and industry, established a plantation…

• Currituck Beach Light · 19.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Climb to the top of the Currituck Beach Light and imagine the shipwrecks it has prevented along the treacherous Outer Banks. Completed in 1875, this lighthouse was built because of a dark spot in the coastal lights…

• Jarvisburg Colored School · 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming building represents an early and hard-won victory: the right to education for African-American children after the Civil War. In 1868, just a few years after the war ended, Mr. William Hunt Sr., a local…

• Dismal Swamp Canal · 19.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a shortcut through the wilderness, carved by hand and back-breaking labor – that's the Dismal Swamp Canal. Construction began in 1793, spearheaded by visionaries like Patrick Henry. The goal? To create a…