Roanoke Rapids Historic District
Roanoke Rapids Historic District, Historic district in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
The district contains 1,130 buildings, 5 sites, and 27 structures displaying Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and American Craftsman architectural styles in central Roanoke Rapids.
Established during the textile industry boom of the early 1900s, the district includes multiple mill villages, manufacturing complexes, and the Seaboard Air Line Passenger Station from 1917.
The former Carolina Trailways Bus Terminal within the district marks the location of the 1952 civil rights case Keys v. Carolina Coach Company.
Visitors can explore the district boundaries from the Roanoke River to Charlotte Street, following Jefferson Street and the CSX Railroad line through town.
The district features the Hobart Upjohn-designed All Saints Episcopal Church from 1917 and includes the separately registered Roanoke Rapids High School.
Location: North Carolina
GPS coordinates: 36.46060,-77.65640
Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:59
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